1. respect
noun. ['rɪˈspɛkt, riːˈspɛkt'] (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point.
Synonyms
- item
- regard
- detail
Antonyms
- spiritualize
- enjoy
- suffer
- importance
Etymology
- respectus (Latin)
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Words that Rhyme with Respect
- teleconnect
- overprotect
- interconnect
- reinspect
- misdirect
- disinfect
- disconnect
- reconnect
- recollect
- nondirect
- interject
- disaffect
- suspect
- subject
- resurrect
- reflect
- reelect
- redirect
- project
- neglect
- intersect
- inspect
- indirect
- incorrect
- expect
- deflect
- confect
- unchecked
- select
- reject
Example sentences of the word respect
1. Noun, singular or mass
The kid in you (or the kids in your home) cannot be ignored in this respect.
2. Verb, base form
If your friend doesn’t respect your boundaries, you may want to consider ending your friendship.
3. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
Business casual is the most appropriate, because it shows that you respect the interviewer and the company.
Quotes containing the word respect
1. I'm a vegetarian and very much active in regards to how I feel about animal rights and protecting animals and giving animals a voice. But at the same time, I appreciate and respect other people's decisions to eat meat. The only thing that I hope is that people are educated, that they're aware, that they're living a conscious lifestyle.
- Abbie Cornish
2. I'm kind of a good girl - and I'm not. I'm a good girl because I really believe in love, integrity, and respect. I'm a bad girl because I like to tease. I know that I have sex appeal in my deck of cards. But I like to get people thinking. That's what the stories in my music do.
- Katy Perry
3. Love is about mutual respect, apart from attraction.
- George Best
2. self-respect
noun. ['ˌsɛlfrɪˈspɛkt'] the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect.
Synonyms
- pridefulness
- pride
- self-worth
- dignity
Antonyms
- venial sin
- dissatisfaction
- humble
- meekness
Etymology
- respect (English)
- respectus (Latin)
- self- (English)
3. respect
verb. ['rɪˈspɛkt, riːˈspɛkt'] regard highly; think much of.
Synonyms
- reckon
- prise
- revere
- see
- value
- consider
- esteem
- regard
- view
- reverence
- admire
- prize
- venerate
- think the world of
- fear
Antonyms
- disrespect
- look down on
- overvalue
- Anglophobia
Etymology
- respectus (Latin)
4. respect
noun. ['rɪˈspɛkt, riːˈspɛkt'] the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded).
Synonyms
- laurels
- honor
- esteem
- regard
- stature
Antonyms
- dishonor
- underestimate
- undervalue
- overestimate
Etymology
- respectus (Latin)
5. respect
noun. ['rɪˈspɛkt, riːˈspɛkt'] an attitude of admiration or esteem.
Synonyms
- estimation
- esteem
- regard
- mental attitude
- estimate
Antonyms
- unimportance
- worthlessness
- criticize
- lightness
Etymology
- respectus (Latin)
6. respect
verb. ['rɪˈspɛkt, riːˈspɛkt'] show respect towards.
Synonyms
- celebrate
- lionize
- abide by
- honor
- tolerate
- accept
- lionise
- observe
Antonyms
- disrespect
- misogyny
- dislike
- inattention
Etymology
- respectus (Latin)
7. respect
noun. ['rɪˈspɛkt, riːˈspɛkt'] behavior intended to please your parents.
Synonyms
- filial duty
Antonyms
- multiply
- integrate
Etymology
- respectus (Latin)
8. respect
noun. ['rɪˈspɛkt, riːˈspɛkt'] a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard.
Synonyms
- props
- civility
- homage
- last respects
- deference
- politeness
Antonyms
- add
- subtract
- esteem
- exclude
Etymology
- respectus (Latin)
9. respect
noun. ['rɪˈspɛkt, riːˈspɛkt'] courteous regard for people's feelings.
Synonyms
- courtesy
- good manners
- deference
Antonyms
- mistrust
- distrust
- close
- stiffen
Etymology
- respectus (Latin)
10. respect
noun. ['rɪˈspɛkt, riːˈspɛkt'] a feeling of friendship and esteem.
Synonyms
- warmheartedness
- regard
- affectionateness
- affection
- fondness
- tenderness
- philia
- heart
Antonyms
- light
- white
- darkness
- dark
Etymology
- respectus (Latin)