respect

/rɪ'spɛkt/ nounverb
7 letters2 syllables11 points in Scrabble®13 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS9
NOUN
1

(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point.

“it differs in that respect”

2

The condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded).

3

An attitude of admiration or esteem.

“she lost all respect for him”

4

A feeling of friendship and esteem.

“he inspires respect”

5

Behavior intended to please your parents.

“he went to law school out of respect for his father's wishes”

6

Courteous regard for people's feelings.

“out of respect for his privacy”

7

A courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard.

“be sure to give my respects to the dean”

VERB
1

Regard highly; think much of.

“I respect his judgement”

2

Show respect towards.

WORD FORMS
Related formrespecter
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®11 points
Words With Friends®13 points
Double word22 points
Triple word33 points
GOOD TO KNOW
Pig Latinespectray
Starts & ends withR … T
Syllablesre · spect
SYNONYMS & RELATED14
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