Overview of verb respect

The verb respect has 2 senses

• respect, esteem, value, prize, prise -- (regard highly; think much of; "I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity")


• respect, honor, honour, abide by, observe -- (show respect towards; "honor your parents!")

Overview of adj respected

The adj respected has 1 sense

• respected, well-thought-of -- (receiving deferential regard; "a respected family")