respect

CEFRA2

/ɹɪˈspɛkt/

noun · verb

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  1. 01

    noun

    Admiration for someone because of their qualities or achievements.

  2. 02

    verb

    To admire someone or treat them politely.

Examples

  • I have the utmost respect for her and her work.

  • I respect you for what you have done.

At a glance

Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Good opinion, honor, or admiration.

  2. Polite greetings, often offered as condolences after a death.

  3. An attitude of consideration or high regard.

More examples

In context

  • To be quiet in class is to respect other people's sleep.

  • He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him.

  • The mourners paid their last respects to the deceased poet.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English respect, from Old French respect, also respit (“respect, regard, consideration”), from Latin respectus (“a looking at, regard, respect”), perfect passive participle of respiciō (“look at, look back upon, respect”), from re- (“back”) + speciō (“to see”). Doublet of respite.