Definitions For Respect

noun

• (often used with pay') a formal expression of esteem
• Behavior intended to please your parents
• A courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
• Courteous regard for people's feelings
• (usually preceded by in') a detail or point
• An attitude of admiration or esteem
• A feeling of friendship and esteem
• The condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
• A feeling of admiring someone or something that is good, valuable, important, etc.
• A feeling or understanding that someone or something is important, serious, etc., and should be treated in an appropriate way
• A particular way of thinking about or looking at something

verb

• Regard highly; think much of
• Show respect towards
• To feel admiration for (someone or something) : to regard (someone or something) as being worthy of admiration because of good qualities
• To act in a way which shows that you are aware of (someone's rights, wishes, etc.)
• To treat or deal with (something that is good or valuable) in a proper way