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Meaning of the word respects in English

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respects

Verb

admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements.

Example:
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she was respected by everyone she worked with
Synonym:
esteem admire appreciate cherish value prize treasure look up to venerate revere reverence adulate worship idolize lionize hero-worship honor applaud praise favor
Antonym:
despise

Noun

1.

a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.

Example:
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the director had a lot of respect for Douglas as an actor
Synonym:
esteem regard acclaim admiration approbation approval appreciation estimation favor popularity recognition veneration awe reverence deference honor praise homage
Antonym:
contempt
2.

due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, or traditions of others.

Example:
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young people's lack of respect for their parents
Synonym:
consideration thoughtfulness attentiveness politeness courtesy civility deference
Antonym:
disrespect
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respect respective respectively respectable with respect to with all due respect with (all due) respect