1. (

• respect ,
• regard

) (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point; "it differs in that respect" ;

2. (

• esteem ,
• regard ,
• respect

) the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded); "it is held in esteem"; "a man who has earned high regard" ;

3. (

• respect ,
• esteem ,
• regard ,

) an attitude of admiration or esteem; "she lost all respect for him" ;

4. (

• deference ,
• respect ,

) a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard; "his deference to her wishes was very flattering"; "be sure to give my respects to the dean" ;

5. (

• obedience ,
• respect ,

) behavior intended to please your parents; "their children were never very strong on obedience"; "he went to law school out of respect for his father's wishes" ;

6. (

• regard ,
• respect

) a feeling of friendship and esteem; "she mistook his manly regard for love"; "he inspires respect" ;

7. (

• deference ,
• respect ,
• respectfulness

) courteous regard for people's feelings; "in deference to your wishes"; "out of respect for his privacy" ;

1. (

• respect ,
• esteem ,
• value ,
• prize ,
• prise

) regard highly; think much of; "I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity" ;

2. (

• respect ,
• honor ,
• honour ,
• abide_by ,
• observe ,

) show respect towards; "honor your parents!" ;