Definition: 1. A feeling of admiration for somebody or something because of their good qualities or achievements. 2. A detail or point. 3. An attitude of admiration or esteem. 4. A feeling of friendship and esteem.
Use 'respect' in a sentence:
1. The new leader has promised to respect the constitution.
2. I want him to respect me as a career woman.
3. The children are taught to respect different cultures.
4. Prisoners have legal rights, but in practice these rights are not always respected.
5. I don't care if they respect me. I could care less.
6. Respect and friendship provide a solid foundation for marriage.
7. There was one respect, however, in which they differed.
8. The children are not unintelligent—in fact, they seem quite normal in this respect.
9. A deep mutual respect and understanding developed between them.
10. Respect for life is a cardinal principle of English law.
11. In this respect we are very fortunate.
12. His voice was warm with friendship and respect.
13. As a teacher, she had earned the respect of her students.
14. She was able to command the respect of the class.
15. Everyone has a right to be treated with respect .
16. On the day of the funeral businesses remained closed as a mark of respect.
17. to show a lack of respect for authority.
18. The two groups were similar with respect to income and status.
19. They will campaign for the return of traditional lands and respect for aboriginal rights and customs.
20. She had always been honest with me, and I respect her for that.
21. A two-minute silence was held as a mark of respect .
22. They have no respect for their elders.
23. Parents often have little choice with respect to the way their child is medically treated.
24. Everyone has a right to be treated with respect.
25. In Japan you are taught great respect for your elders.
26. A writ was served on the firm in respect of their unpaid bill.
27. I respect Jack's opinion on most subjects.
28. You show me respect.
29. If you're too soft with these kids they'll never respect you.
30. Children have no respect for their elders nowadays.
31. He doesn't respect other people's right to privacy.
32. She enjoys the respect of her peers.
33. Finally, trying to respect her wishes, I said I'd leave.
34. She promised to respect our wishes.
35. With respect, I hardly think that's the point.
36. I respect him as a doctor.
37. I have tremendous respect for Dean.
38. I have the greatest respect for your brother.
39. In the treaty both sides pledge to respect human rights.
40. This explanation is wanting in many respects.
41. Carl had asked him to visit the hospital and to pay his respects to Francis.
42. He was greatly respected by his brother officers.
43. With all due respect, the figures simply do not support you on this.
44. With respect, Minister, you still haven't answered my question.
45. A two-minute silence was held as a mark of respect.
46. French differs from English in this respect.
47. Where Dr Shapland feels the system is not working most effectively is in respect of professional training.
48. Perhaps we owe these people more respect.
49. It is about time tour operators respected the law and their own code of conduct.
50. They'll respect you as long as you play fair.
51. They showed their parents no respect.
52. He needs the advice of people he respects, and he respects you.
53. He even earned his opponents' grudging respect.
54. Their marriage was founded on love and mutual respect.
55. Have some respect for me, you scamp!
56. He has no respect for her feelings.
57. She has a healthy respect for her rival's talents.
58. The campaign is intended to educate the public to respect the environment.
59. In this respect, Britain compares unfavourably with other European countries.
60. They showed no respect for their parents.
61. In many respects Asian women see themselves as equal to their men.
62. He's a man whose opinion I respect.
63. The son had nothing to do with arranging the funeral, but came along to pay his last respects.
