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!" ;

1. (

• respected ,
• well-thought-of

) receiving deferential regard; "a respected family" ;