Word Definition

Respect

  1. To consider worthy of esteem; to regard with honor.
  2. The act of noticing with attention; the giving particular consideration to; hence, care; caution.
  3. An expression of respect of deference; regards; as, to send one's respects to another.
  4. Esteem; regard; consideration; honor.
  5. To regard; to consider; to deem.
  6. To have regard to; to have reference to; to relate to; as, the treaty particularly respects our commerce.
  7. Particular; point regarded; point of view; as, in this respect; in any respect; in all respects.
  8. Reputation; repute.
  9. To take notice of; to regard with special attention; to regard as worthy of special consideration; hence, to care for; to heed.
  10. Relation; reference; regard.
  11. To look toward; to front upon or toward.
  12. Consideration; motive; interest.