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respect — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • deference noun Respectful submission to another person's wishes, judgment, or authority.
  • esteem noun Respect and admiration for someone or something.
  • respect noun A feeling of admiration for someone or something, based on their qualities or achievements.

Senses

respect is used for these senses in English:

  • deference Great respect.
  • esteem Assessment, estimation, or regard; especially; favourable estimation or regard.

esteem — full definition

  1. noun Respect and admiration for someone or something.
  2. verb To regard someone or something highly; to value greatly.

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