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I respect his motives

🇬🇧 UK //rɪˈspɛkt// 🇺🇸 US //rɪˈspɛkt//

Meaning of I respect his motives

To hold someone or something in high regard or admiration.

In simple words: I think his reasons are good.

I respect his motives in a sentence

• I respect his motives for volunteering at the shelter.
• Despite our differences, I respect his motives in this debate.
• She has always emphasized that we should respect the motives of creators.
• It's important to respect his motives, even if we disagree with his methods.
• He works hard, and I respect his motives behind his dedication.

How to use I respect his motives

Use 'respect' when showing regard for someone's character or intentions. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but can be too formal for casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

respect + object

Memory hint

Think of 'respect' as re-spect, looking again at what someone stands for.

Related words

Collocations with I respect his motives

• respect someone's motives
• earn respect
• show respect
• command respect
• demand respect

Synonyms for I respect his motives

• admire
• esteem
• honor
• revere
• appreciate

Common mistakes with I respect his motives

• Confused with 'accept' which means to agree or receive.
• Saying 'respect to' instead of 'respect for'.
• Using the wrong preposition after 'respect' (should be 'for').

Frequently asked questions about I respect his motives

What does I respect his motives mean?

I think his reasons are good.

What is the definition of I respect his motives?

To hold someone or something in high regard or admiration.

How do you use I respect his motives in a sentence?

I respect his motives for volunteering at the shelter.

Can you give another example of I respect his motives?

Despite our differences, I respect his motives in this debate.

What are synonyms for I respect his motives?

Common alternatives include admire, esteem, honor, revere, appreciate.

What words go with I respect his motives?

It commonly pairs with respect someone's motives, earn respect, show respect, command respect, demand respect.

What are common mistakes when using I respect his motives?

Confused with 'accept' which means to agree or receive. Saying 'respect to' instead of 'respect for'. Using the wrong preposition after 'respect' (should be 'for').

How do you pronounce I respect his motives?

US: //rɪˈspɛkt//, UK: //rɪˈspɛkt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use I respect his motives?

Use 'respect' when showing regard for someone's character or intentions. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but can be too formal for casual conversations.