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respect

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

Example:
It differs in that respect.

Synonym:
regard

source: wordnet30
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)(noun.state)

Synonym:
esteem, regard
Antonym:
disesteem

source: wordnet30
an attitude of admiration or esteem(noun.cognition)

Example:
She lost all respect for him.

Antonym:
disrespect

source: wordnet30
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard(noun.act)

Example:
Be sure to give my respects to the dean.

Synonym:
deference

source: wordnet30
behavior intended to please your parents(noun.act)

Example:
He went to law school out of respect for his father's wishes.

Synonym:
obedience

source: wordnet30
a feeling of friendship and esteem(noun.feeling)

Example:
He inspires respect.

source: wordnet30
courteous regard for people's feelings(noun.attribute)

Example:
Out of respect for his privacy.

Synonym:
deference, respectfulness

source: wordnet30
The act of noticing with attention; the giving particular consideration to; hence, care; caution.(noun)

source: webster1913

regard highly; think much of(verb.cognition)

Example:
I respect his judgement.

Synonym:
esteem, prise, prize, value
Antonym:
disesteem, disrespect

source: wordnet30
show respect towards(verb.social)

Synonym:
abide by, honor, honour, observe

source: wordnet30
To take notice of; to regard with special attention; to regard as worthy of special consideration; hence, to care for; to heed.(verb)

source: webster1913

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