respect
noun [U] (ADMIRATION) /rɪˈspekt/Definition
B1 admiration felt or shown for someone or something that you believe has good ideas or qualities: I have great/the greatest respect for his ideas, although I don't agree with them. She is a formidable figure who commands a great deal of respect (= who is greatly admired by others). New teachers have to earn/gain the respect of their students. → See also self-respectShowing respect and admiration
(Definition of respect noun (ADMIRATION) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- admiration noun
- admire verb
- admiring adjective
- approving adjective
- awe noun
- awestruck adjective
- hero worship noun
- homage noun
- honorific adjective
- honour noun (RESPECT)
- idolize verb
- impress verb
- know your place idiom
- pay your respects idiom
- respectful adjective (ADMIRATION)
- reverential adjective
- salute noun (PRAISE)
- salute noun (SHOW OF RESPECT)
- salute verb (PRAISE)
- sb deserves a medal idiom
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