respect
A good feeling you have for someone because they are good at something or have good qualities.
A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something, often because of their abilities, qualities, or achievements.
To think someone or something is good and important, and to treat them well because of that.
To feel or express deep admiration for someone or something because of their qualities, achievements, or position.
Polite actions and words you use to show you think someone is important.
Polite behavior and consideration shown toward someone or something considered important.
A specific part or way of thinking about something.
A particular aspect, point, or detail of a subject being considered.
- Base: respect
- Plural: respect, respects
- Base: respect
- 3rd Person Singular: respects
- Present Participle: respecting
- Past: respected
in this respect
1About this aspect or point
About this part of the topic we are talking about now.
- In this respect, our results match the earlier findings.
- The two systems are similar in this respect.
no respect for [someone/something]
1Complete lack of regard
Not having any good feeling or polite behavior toward someone or something.
- He shows no respect for authority.
- They have no respect for the rules.
out of respect (for)
1Due to polite regard
Because you want to be polite and show that you think someone is important.
- They lowered their voices out of respect for the speaker.
- Out of respect for her wishes, we kept the news private.
pay your respects
1Show honor after death
To visit someone’s funeral or grave to show you care and honor them.
- Hundreds came to pay their respects at the funeral.
- We stopped by the cemetery to pay our respects.
with all due respect
1Polite disagreement phrase
A polite way to start saying you do not agree with someone or want to criticize them.
- With all due respect, I think you are mistaken.
- With all due respect, that plan will not work.
with all due respect
7polite disagreement opener
Say "with all due respect" before a disagreement, but be careful: it can sound less polite than intended.
- With all due respect, I don't think that's accurate.
- With all due respect to the committee, this plan will not work.
- With all due respect, you weren't there.
- With all due respect, I disagree with your conclusion.