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Word: Respect
Speech Type: Noun
late Middle English: from Latin respectus, from the verb respicere ‘look back at, regard’, from re- ‘back’ + specere ‘look at’
rɪˈspɛkt
a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements
Short Definition:feeling of deep admiration for person or thing elicited by their abilities or achievements
Examples:- the director had a lot of respect for Douglas as an actor
due regard for the feelings, wishes, or rights of others
Short Definition:due regard for feelings, wishes
Examples:- young people's lack of respect for their parents
a particular aspect, point, or detail
Short Definition:particular aspect or detail
Examples:- the findings in this respect have been mixed
Word: Respect
Speech Type: Verb
rɪˈspɛkt
admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements
Short Definition:admire person or thing deeply, as result of their abilities or achievements
Examples:- she was respected by everyone she worked with
have due regard for (someone's feelings, wishes, or rights)
Short Definition:have due regard for
Examples:- I respected his views
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