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[rɪˈspekt] noun [U] I

1) the attitude that someone is important and should be admired, and that you should treat them politely

She has worked hard to gain the respect of her colleagues.[/ex]

Students show their respect for the teacher by not talking.[/ex]

Children should treat their parents with respect.[/ex]

2) respect for sth a feeling that something is important and deserves serious attention

a healthy respect for the law[/ex]

3) an aspect of something

In many respects, we are no different from other people.[/ex]

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in respect of; with respect to — formalconcerning[/ex]

The two groups are very similar with respect to age.[/ex]

with all (due) respect; with the greatest respect — used for showing that you are going to disagree with someone in a polite way[/ex]

With all due respect, I think you're missing the point.[/ex]

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verb [T]

respect */*/[rɪˈspekt]

1) to treat someone in a way that shows that you think they are important and should be admired

He is highly respected in his profession.[/ex]

People will respect you for telling the truth.[/ex]

2) to understand the importance of something

We expect all governments to respect the rights of minorities.[/ex]

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Word family: respect Words in the same family as respect ● respectable adj ● respectably adv ● respectful adj ● respectfully adv ● respectability n ● respected adj ● disrespectful adj ● disrespect n