respect (
http://definr.com/respect)
n 1: (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point; "it differs in
that respect" [syn:
regard]
2: the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or
well regarded); "it is held in esteem"; "a man who has
earned high regard" [syn:
esteem,
regard] [ant:
disesteem]
3: an attitude of admiration or esteem; "she lost all respect
for him" [syn:
esteem,
regard] [ant:
disrespect]
4: an 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" [syn:
deference]
5: 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" [syn:
obedience]
6: a feeling of friendship and esteem; "she mistook his manly
regard for love"; "he inspires respect" [syn:
regard]
7: courteous regard for people's feelings; "in deference to
your wishes"; "out of respect for his privacy" [syn:
deference,
respectfulness]
v 1: regard highly; think much of [syn:
esteem,
value,
prize,
prise] [ant:
disrespect,
disrespect]
2: show respect towards; "honor your parents!" [syn:
honor,
honour,
abide by,
observe] [ant:
disrespect]