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respect
[ /ɹɪˈspɛkt/ ]
phonetics
[ /ɹɪˈspɛkt/ ]
noun [part of speech]
- An attitude of consideration or high regard
- Good opinion, honor, or admiration
- (always plural) Polite greetings, often offered as condolences after a death.
- A particular aspect, feature or detail of something
- Good will; favor
Antonyms
verb [part of speech]
- To have respect for.
- To have regard for something, to observe a custom, practice, rule or right.
- To abide by an agreement.
- To take notice of; to regard as worthy of special consideration; to heed.
- (dated except in "respecting") To relate to; to be concerned with.
- To regard; to consider; to deem.
- To look toward; to face.
interjection [part of speech]
- Hello, hi
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