respect
🇺🇸
/rɪˈspekt/
🇬🇧
/rɪˈspekt/
noun
B1
admiration for someone or something because of their good qualities or achievements
We show respect for people who work hard and do good things.
B1
polite behavior toward someone or something you value
Good teachers earn respect from their students by being kind and fair.
B2
a particular way of looking at something
In this respect, our team has made great progress this year.
verb
B1
to admire someone or think highly of them
I respect people who are honest and work hard.
B1
to be careful not to harm or upset someone
We should respect other people's feelings and opinions.
B1
to follow rules or agreements
All citizens must respect the laws of their country.
translation
admiration for someone or something because of their good qualities or achievements; polite behavior toward someone or something you value; a particular way of looking at something
to admire someone or think highly of them; to be careful not to harm or upset someone; to follow rules or agreements
Word Forms
Plural
respects
Progressive
respecting
Past
respected
Perfect
respected
3rd Present
respects