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- Dictionaryrespected/rəˈspektəd/
adjective
- 1. deeply admired or esteemed: "a respected academic"
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The meaning of RESPECT is a relation or reference to a particular thing or situation. How to use respect in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Respect.
RESPECTED definition: 1. admired by many people for your qualities or achievements: 2. admired by many people for your…. Learn more.
politeness, honour, and care shown towards someone or something that is considered important: You really should treat your parents with more respect. She has no respect for other people's property (= she does not treat it carefully). [ U ] a feeling that something is right or important and you should not attempt to change it or harm it:
Respect is a way of treating or thinking about something or someone. If you respect your teacher, you admire her and treat her well. People respect others who are impressive for any reason, such as being in authority — like a teacher or cop — or being older — like a grandparent. You show respect by being polite and kind.
noun. a particular, detail, or point (usually preceded by in ): to differ in some respect. Synonyms: matter, feature, regard. relation or reference: inquiries with respect to a route. Synonyms: connection, regard.
n. 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem: I have great respect for your work. See Synonyms at regard. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem: a leader held in the greatest respect. 3. a. Consideration or appreciation: Can't you at least give me some respect? b.
Someone who's respected has a great reputation. Aretha Franklin wanted to be respected, so she sang “r-e-s-p-e-c-t, find out what it means to me,” which turned out to be a kind of anthem for women when it came out in 1967.
