Overview of noun respects

The noun respects has 1 sense

• respects -- ((often used with `pay') a formal expression of esteem; "he paid his respects to the mayor")

Overview of noun respect

The noun respect has 7 senses

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


• 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")


• respect, esteem, regard -- (an attitude of admiration or esteem; "she lost all respect for him")


• 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")


• 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")


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


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

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!")