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respeitar — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • observe verb To watch someone or something carefully.
  • respect noun A feeling of admiration for someone or something, based on their qualities or achievements.

Senses

respeitar is used for these senses in English:

  • look up to (idiomatic, transitive) To show respect or admiration for (someone); to see (someone) as a role model.
  • observe (transitive) To take note of and celebrate (a holiday or similar occurrence), to keep; to follow (a type of time or calendar reckoning).

observe — full definition

  1. verb To watch someone or something carefully.
  2. verb To follow or comply with a rule, custom, or celebration.
  3. verb To make a remark or comment.

respect — full definition

  1. noun A feeling of admiration for someone or something, based on their qualities or achievements.
  2. verb To admire someone or something, or to treat them with consideration.
  3. noun A particular aspect or detail of something.

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