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Respect

🇬🇧 UK /["/rɪˈspekt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/rɪˈspekt/"]/

Meaning of Respect

a strong feeling of approval of somebody/something because of their good qualities or achievements

In simple words: To treat someone well and value their feelings.

Respect in a sentence

• It's important to show respect to your elders.
• She earned the respect of her peers through hard work.
• He asked for respect during the discussion, as everyone was talking over him.
• Respect for nature is crucial for our survival.
• Mutual respect is the foundation of a healthy relationship.

How to use Respect

Use 'respect' in both formal and informal settings. It's appropriate for professional situations, personal relationships, and discussions about values. Avoid using it in sarcastic or derogatory contexts.

Grammar pattern

respect + object

Memory hint

Think of 'respect' as 're-spect' or seeing someone again with high regard.

Related words

Collocations with Respect

• considerable
• deep
• enormous
• feel
• have
• hold somebody in
• respect for
• great
• utmost
• little
• accord somebody/​something
• pay (somebody/​something)
• show (somebody/​something)
• out of respect
• with respect
• a lack of respect
• a mark of respect
• a sign of respect
• certain
• different
• crucial
• differ in
• be alike in
• be identical in
• in… respect
• in respect of
• with respect to
• in all, many, some, several, etc. respects
• in every respect
• in this respect

Synonyms for Respect

• esteem
• admire
• appreciate
• regard
• value

Opposites of Respect

• disrespect
• contempt
• scorn

Common mistakes with Respect

• Using 'respect' as a verb without an object, e.g., 'I respect' instead of 'I respect him.'
• Confusing 'respect' with 'regard' in phrases.
• Mispronouncing 'respect' by not emphasizing the second syllable.

Frequently asked questions about Respect

What does Respect mean?

To treat someone well and value their feelings.

What is the definition of Respect?

a strong feeling of approval of somebody/something because of their good qualities or achievements

How do you use Respect in a sentence?

It's important to show respect to your elders.

Can you give another example of Respect?

She earned the respect of her peers through hard work.

What are synonyms for Respect?

Common alternatives include esteem, admire, appreciate, regard, value.

What is the opposite of Respect?

Opposite meanings include disrespect, contempt, scorn.

What words go with Respect?

It commonly pairs with considerable, deep, enormous, feel, have, hold somebody in, respect for, great, utmost, little, accord somebody/​something, pay (somebody/​something), show (somebody/​something), out of respect, with respect, a lack of respect, a mark of respect, a sign of respect, certain, different, crucial, differ in, be alike in, be identical in, in… respect, in respect of, with respect to, in all, many, some, several, etc. respects, in every respect, in this respect.

What are common mistakes when using Respect?

Using 'respect' as a verb without an object, e.g., 'I respect' instead of 'I respect him.' Confusing 'respect' with 'regard' in phrases. Mispronouncing 'respect' by not emphasizing the second syllable.

How do you pronounce Respect?

US: /["/rɪˈspekt/"]/, UK: /["/rɪˈspekt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Respect?

Use 'respect' in both formal and informal settings. It's appropriate for professional situations, personal relationships, and discussions about values. Avoid using it in sarcastic or derogatory contexts.

What CEFR level is Respect?

"Respect" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.