LekhoriLekhorian attitude of consideration or high regard
He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him.
good opinion, honor, or admiration
Polite greetings, often offered as condolences after a death.
The mourners paid their last respects to the deceased poet.
hello, hi
From Middle English respect, from Old French respect, also respit (“respect, regard, consideration”), from Latin respectus (“a looking at, regard, respect”), perfect passive participle of respiciō (“l...
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To have regard for something, to observe a custom, practice, rule or right.
I respect your right to hold that belief, although I think it is nonsense.
To abide by an agreement.
They failed to respect the treaty they had signed, and invaded.