respect

Definitions


[rɪˈspɛkt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements
(e.g: the director had a lot of respect for Douglas as an actor)

- due regard for the feelings, wishes, or rights of others
(e.g: young people's lack of respect for their parents)

- a particular aspect, point, or detail
(e.g: the findings in this respect have been mixed)


Phrases:
- in respect of
- in respect that
- with all due respect

Origin:
late Middle English: from Latin respectus, from the verb respicere ‘look back at, regard’, from re- ‘back’ + specere ‘look at’


[rɪˈspɛkt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements
(e.g: she was respected by everyone she worked with)

- have due regard for (someone's feelings, wishes, or rights)
(e.g: I respected his views)


Phrases:
- in respect of
- in respect that
- with all due respect

Origin:
late Middle English: from Latin respectus, from the verb respicere ‘look back at, regard’, from re- ‘back’ + specere ‘look at’




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