Definitions for the word "respect" from multiple English dictionaries.
1. v. t.
To take notice of; to regard with special attention; to regard as worthy of special consideration; hence, to care for; to heed.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. v. t.
To consider worthy of esteem; to regard with honor.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. v. t.
To look toward; to front upon or toward.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. v. t.
To regard; to consider; to deem.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. v. t.
To have regard to; to have reference to; to relate to; as, the treaty particularly respects our commerce.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. v.
The act of noticing with attention; the giving particular consideration to; hence, care; caution.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. v.
Esteem; regard; consideration; honor.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. v.
An expression of respect of deference; regards; as, to send one's respects to another.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
9. v.
Reputation; repute.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
10. v.
Relation; reference; regard.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
11. v.
Particular; point regarded; point of view; as, in this respect; in any respect; in all respects.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
12. v.
Consideration; motive; interest.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
13. n.
1 deferential esteem felt or shown towards a person or quality. 2 (foll. By of, for) heed or regard. 3 aspect, detail, etc. (correct in all respects). 4 reference, relation (with respect to). 5 (in pl.) Polite messages or attentions (give her my respects). v. 1 regard with deference or esteem. 2 a avoid interfering with or harming. B treat with consideration. C refrain from offending (a person, feelings, etc.). in respect of (or with respect to) as concerns. respecter n. [latin respicio -spect- look back at]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
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