respect

From Wiktionary

respect is part of the Basic English 850.

[change] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɹɪˈspɛkt/

[change] Verb

Plain form respect

Third-person singular respects

Past tense respected

Past participle respected

Present participle respecting

1. When someone respects another person that means they think the other person is very smart, responsible, strong or other good qualities.

   I have great respect for him and I'm sure he'll do well in life.

2. Respect is to treat someone in a considerate, genuine and nice manner or to treat one thing or one person with highest regard.

   He always respects my feelings.

3. When someone respects a thing or a person it means they follow rules and don't touch things they shouldn't touch.

   Please respect things that belong to other people when you're in their house.

[change] Noun

Singular respect

Plural respects

(countable & uncountable)

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