Dictionary Entry
respect
respect is a 7-letter English word with 21 senses as transitive verb, verb, and noun in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: To take notice of; to regard with special attention; to regard as worthy of special consideration; hence, to care for; to heed. Face value is 11 in Scrabble and 13 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
7 letters · Scrabble 11 · Words With Friends 13 · 21 senses
Definitions
- 1transitive verb
To take notice of; to regard with special attention; to regard as worthy of special consideration; hence, to care for; to heed.
- 2transitive verb
To consider worthy of esteem; to regard with honor.
- 3transitive verb
To look toward; to front upon or toward.
- 4transitive verb
To regard; to consider; to deem.
- 5transitive verb
To have regard to; to have reference to; to relate to; as, the treaty particularly respects our commerce.
- 6verb
The act of noticing with attention; the giving particular consideration to; hence, care; caution.
- 7verb
Esteem; regard; consideration; honor.
- 8verb
An expression of respect of deference; regards; as, to send one's respects to another.
- 9verb
Reputation; repute.
- 10verb
Relation; reference; regard.
- 11verb
Particular; point regarded; point of view; as, in this respect; in any respect; in all respects.
- 12verb
Consideration; motive; interest.
- 13noun
behavior intended to please your parents
"their children were never very strong on obedience"
"he went to law school out of respect for his father's wishes"
Synonyms
- 14noun
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
"his deference to her wishes was very flattering"
"be sure to give my respects to the dean"
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- 15noun
courteous regard for people's feelings
"in deference to your wishes"
"out of respect for his privacy"
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- 16noun
(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
"it differs in that respect"
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- 17noun
an attitude of admiration or esteem
"she lost all respect for him"
- 18noun
a feeling of friendship and esteem
"she mistook his manly regard for love"
"he inspires respect"
Synonyms
- 19noun
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
"it is held in esteem"
"a man who has earned high regard"
- 20verb
regard highly; think much of
"I respect his judgement"
"We prize his creativity"
- 21verb
show respect towards
"honor your parents!"
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