Respect - English meaning

verb

Praise enthusiastically and publicly.

Usage examples:

The conference was acclaimed as a considerable success

noun

Enthusiastic and public praise.

Usage examples:

She has won acclaim for her commitment to democracy

noun

Public approval and praise

Usage examples:

Critical acclaim despite the critical acclaim, the novel did not sell well., to great acclaim her f…

noun

Respect and warm approval.

Usage examples:

I have the greatest admiration for all those involved in the project

noun

The feeling of admiring someone or something

Usage examples:

My admiration for that woman grows daily., she gazed in admiration at his broad, muscular shoulders.

verb

Regard with respect or warm approval.

Usage examples:

I admire your courage

verb

To respect and approve of someone or something

Usage examples:

I admire that music more than any other., the police did an admirable job of calming down the crowd…

verb

To find someone or something attractive and pleasant to look at

Usage examples:

We stood for a few moments, admiring the view., i was just admiring your jacket, delia.

verb

Recognize the full worth of.

Usage examples:

She feels that he does not appreciate her

verb

To recognize how good someone or something is and to value them or it

Usage examples:

There's no point buying him expensive wines - he doesn't appreciate them., greatly appreciated any …

verb

To understand a situation and realize that it is important

Usage examples:

We appreciate the need for immediate action., [ + that ] i appreciate that it's a difficult decisio…

noun

Recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something.

Usage examples:

I smiled in appreciation

noun

The act of recognizing someone's worth as a person or showing that you are grateful for something that person has done

Usage examples:

"i’d just like a little appreciation," she sobbed., new funds are generated by the appreciation of …

noun

An increase in value

Usage examples:

At 17.55%, the state's house-price appreciation was nearly triple the national rate., appreciation …

noun

Approval or praise.

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A term of approbation

noun

Approval or agreement, often given by an official group; praise

Usage examples:

Kids need their fathers’ approbation.

noun

Approval or agreement, often given by an official group

Usage examples:

The council has finally indicated its approbation of the plans.

noun

The action of approving something.

Usage examples:

The road schemes have been given approval

noun

The feeling of having a positive opinion of someone or something

Usage examples:

He showed his approval by smiling broadly., alan is someone who always needs the approval of other …

noun

If you buy something on approval, you can return it without payment if it is not satisfactory

Usage examples:

The new manager introduced the practice of shipping items on approval.

noun

A particular part or feature of something.

Usage examples:

Personal effectiveness in all aspects of life

verb

(of a planet) form an aspect with (another celestial body).

Usage examples:

The sun is superbly aspected by your ruler mars on the 19th

noun

One part of a situation, problem, subject, etc.

Usage examples:

Aspect of which aspects of the job do you most enjoy?, his illness affects almost every aspect of h…

noun

The action of paying close attention to something.

Usage examples:

Half the children who ate the cereal showed no improvement in attentiveness

noun

The fact of paying attention and listening carefully

Usage examples:

She brings a scholar’s attentiveness to detail to her job., the pianist was extraordinary, as you c…

noun

The quality of being helpful and taking care of others

Usage examples:

Parents worry over a school’s quality and the attentiveness of its staff., a condolence note should…

noun

A feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder.

Usage examples:

They gazed in awe at the small mountain of diamonds

verb

Inspire with awe.

Usage examples:

They were both awed by the vastness of the forest

noun

A feeling of great respect, usually mixed with fear or surprise

Usage examples:

I was too much in awe of him to address him directly., niagara falls is an awe-inspiring sight., th…

idiom

Keep in mind

noun

The part of a person that makes it possible for him or her to think, feel emotions, and understand things

Usage examples:

Her mind was full of what had happened the night before, and she just wasn't concentrating., of cou…

adjective

Typical of a particular person, place, or thing.

Usage examples:

He began with a characteristic attack on extremism

noun

A feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place, or thing and serving to identify them.

Usage examples:

Certain defining characteristics of the school emerge from the study

noun

A typical or noticeable quality of someone or something

Usage examples:

Unfortunately a big nose is a family characteristic., sentimentality seems a characteristic of all …

verb

Protect and care for (someone) lovingly.

Usage examples:

He needed a woman he could cherish

verb

To keep hopes, memories, or ideas in your mind because they are important to you and bring you pleasure

Usage examples:

We cherish the many memories we have of our dear mother.

verb

To love, protect, and care for someone or something that is important to you

Usage examples:

Although i cherish my children, i do allow them their independence., her most cherished possession …

noun

Formal politeness and courtesy in behaviour or speech.

Usage examples:

I hope we can treat each other with civility and respect

noun

The quality of being polite

Usage examples:

I learned how much smoother the day goes when people act with civility (= behave in a polite way).

noun

Politeness or a polite remark

Usage examples:

She greeted them with civility, but not much warmth., after a few civilities, they got down to busi…

noun

A relationship in which a person or thing is linked or associated with something else.

Usage examples:

The connections between social attitudes and productivity

noun

The fact of arriving on an aircraft, train, etc., before a second vehicle, on which passengers can continue their trip, leaves

Usage examples:

We were delayed and missed our connection., [ c ] a sewer connection, [ c ] science has not shown a…

noun

A relationship between two things, ideas, etc.

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Connection between sth and sth a study of the connection between pay and performance, a(n) internet…

noun

Careful thought, typically over a period of time.

Usage examples:

Your case needs very careful investigation and consideration

noun

The act, state, or quality of caring about or respecting

Usage examples:

He showed very little consideration for anyone but himself., [ c ] financial considerations were a …

noun

In a contract, something with financial value that is given in exchange for something else, for example, a bank loan that is made in exchange for the borrower's promise to repay it

Usage examples:

From the wording of the agreement it was clear that the initial payment was part of the considerati…

noun

The showing of politeness in one's attitude and behaviour towards others.

Usage examples:

He treated the players with courtesy and good humour

noun

Polite behavior, or a polite action

Usage examples:

[ u ] they should teach drivers to show pedestrians some courtesy.

noun

Polite behaviour, or a polite action or remark

Usage examples:

He was treated with courtesy and hospitality., i have written to the customer relations director tw…

noun

Polite submission and respect.

Usage examples:

He addressed her with the deference due to age

noun

Respect shown for another person esp. because of that person’s experience, knowledge, age, or power

Usage examples:

In deference to nature lovers, the town refused to grant a permit to builders who would have filled…

noun

Respect and politeness

Usage examples:

Treat someone with deference he treats her with such deference., in deference to she covered her he…

noun

An individual fact or item.

Usage examples:

We shall consider every detail of the bill

verb

Give full information about.

Usage examples:

The report details proposals to improve public transport

noun

A particular fact or item of information, often noticed only after giving something your close attention, or such facts or items considered as a group

Usage examples:

[ c ] we have a report of a serious accident on route 23, but so far no details., [ u ] she showed …

noun

Respect and admiration.

Usage examples:

He was held in high esteem by colleagues

verb

Respect and admire.

Usage examples:

Many of these qualities are esteemed by managers

noun

Respect for or a high opinion of someone

Usage examples:

We held them in high/low esteem (= we respected them a lot/very little).

noun

A rough calculation of the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.

Usage examples:

Estimations of protein concentrations

noun

Judgment; opinion

Usage examples:

The first novel was successful, whereas the second, in my estimation, was not.

noun

Your opinion of someone or something

Usage examples:

In sb's estimation in my estimation a lot of other banks are going to have the same problem., compu…

noun

One side of something many-sided, especially of a cut gem.

Usage examples:

A blue and green jewel that shines from a million facets

noun

One of the parts or features of something

Usage examples:

There’s always one facet of my golf game that isn’t working.

noun

One part of a subject, situation, etc. that has many parts

Usage examples:

She has so many facets to her personality.

noun

Approval, support, or liking for someone or something.

Usage examples:

Training is looked upon with favour by many employers

verb

Feel or show approval or preference for.

Usage examples:

Slashing public spending is a policy that few politicians favour

noun

The support or approval of something or someone

Usage examples:

Find favour these plans are unlikely to find favour unless the cost is reduced., in favour of the c…

noun

A distinctive attribute or aspect of something.

Usage examples:

A well-appointed house with interesting decorative features

verb

Have as a prominent attribute or aspect.

Usage examples:

The hotel features a large lounge, a sauna, and a coin-operated solarium

noun

A noticeable or important characteristic or part

Usage examples:

This car has excellent safety features., she has fine, delicate features (= parts of the face)., th…

noun

Special honour or respect shown publicly.

Usage examples:

Many villagers come here to pay homage to the virgin

noun

An expression of great respect and honor

Usage examples:

We pay homage to him for his achievements in medical research.

noun

Deep respect and often praise shown for a person or god

Usage examples:

Pay homage to on this occasion we pay homage to him for his achievements.

noun

High respect; great esteem.

Usage examples:

His portrait hangs in the place of honour

verb

Regard with great respect.

Usage examples:

They honoured their parents in all they did

verb

To do what you promised or agreed to do

Usage examples:

Honour an agreement/contract/deal all existing contracts will be honoured., honour a commitment/ple…

collocation

Feel admiration for

phrasal verb

Have a great deal of respect for someone.

Usage examples:

He needed a model, someone to look up to

phrasal verb

To get better; improve

Usage examples:

I hope things will start to look up in the new year., look me up the next time you’re in los angele…

idiom

To accept that a particular fact will change a situation

Usage examples:

We try to make allowances for our students’ different backgrounds.

phrase

To make allowances for someone is to think about their characteristics and not judge them too severely

Usage examples:

You should make allowances for him - he's been quite ill recently., "this is a poor piece of work."…

noun

Physical substance in general, as distinct from mind and spirit; (in physics) that which occupies space and possesses rest mass, especially as distinct from energy.

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The structure and properties of matter

verb

Be important or significant.

Usage examples:

It doesn't matter what the guests wear

noun

A situation or subject that is being dealt with or considered

Usage examples:

Her arrival complicates matters even further., i think this is a matter best left to the mayor to d…

verb

Notice or perceive (something) and register it as being significant.

Usage examples:

She observed that all the chairs were already occupied

verb

Watch attentively

adjective

Used to single out an individual member of a specified group or class.

Usage examples:

The action seems to discriminate against a particular group of companies

noun

A detail.

Usage examples:

He is wrong in every particular

adjective

Special or single, or this and not any other

Usage examples:

Is there a particular restaurant you’d like to eat at?, what in particular (= special things) did y…

noun

The tapered, sharp end of a tool, weapon, or other object.

Usage examples:

The point of his dagger

verb

A fielding position on the off side near the batsman.

noun

Behaviour that is respectful and considerate of other people.

Usage examples:

He always treated me with the utmost politeness

noun

Behaviour that is socially correct and shows understanding of and care for other people's feelings

Usage examples:

They asked how he was out of politeness, not because they really wanted to know., she smiled at the…

noun

The state or condition of being liked, admired, or supported by many people.

Usage examples:

He was at the height of his popularity

verb

Express warm approval or admiration of.

Usage examples:

We can't praise chris enough—he did a brilliant job

noun

The expression of approval or admiration for someone or something.

Usage examples:

The audience was full of praise for the whole production

noun

A thing given as a reward to the winner of a competition or in recognition of an outstanding achievement.

Usage examples:

Britain's most prestigious prize for contemporary art

adjective

Having been or likely to be awarded a prize in a competition.

Usage examples:

A prize bull

verb

Value extremely highly.

Usage examples:

The berries were prized for their healing properties

noun

A sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit information.

Usage examples:

We hope this leaflet has been helpful in answering your questions

verb

Ask (someone) questions, especially in an official context.

Usage examples:

Four men were being questioned about the killings

verb

A sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply

noun

Identification of someone or something or person from previous encounters or knowledge.

Usage examples:

She saw him pass by without a sign of recognition

noun

The fact of knowing who a person is or what a thing is because of having seen or experienced that person or thing before

Usage examples:

Dole obviously had the greatest name recognition of all the republican candidates., she gained reco…

noun

A situation in which people know what something is when they see or hear it

Usage examples:

After thirty years of trading, the company name enjoys global recognition., we have poor brand reco…

verb

Consider or think of in a specified way.

Usage examples:

She regarded london as her base

noun

Attention to or concern for something.

Usage examples:

The court must have regard to the principle of welfare

verb

To consider or think about something in a particular way, or to look carefully at someone or something

Usage examples:

Laura is highly regarded by her colleagues., the dog regarded me with suspicion as i approached the…

noun

Deep respect for someone or something.

Usage examples:

Rituals showed honour and reverence for the dead

verb

Regard or treat with deep respect.

Usage examples:

The many divine beings reverenced by hindu tradition

noun

A feeling of respect or admiration for someone or something

Usage examples:

She has/shows/feels great reverence for her professors.

noun

A faculty by which the body perceives an external stimulus; one of the faculties of sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch.

Usage examples:

The bear has a keen sense of smell which enables it to hunt at dusk

verb

Perceive by a sense or senses.

Usage examples:

With the first frost, they could sense a change in the days

verb

The faculty through which the external world is apprehended

noun

To take notice of and consider something, especially when judging

Usage examples:

The lawyer asked the jury to take cognizance of the defendant's generosity in giving to charity.

idiom

Allow or plan for a certain possibility

idiom

To consider or remember something when judging a situation

Usage examples:

The report does not take into account the problems of people who do not speak english.

noun

The act, state, or quality of caring about or respecting

Usage examples:

He showed very little consideration for anyone but himself., [ c ] financial considerations were a …

noun

In a contract, something with financial value that is given in exchange for something else, for example, a bank loan that is made in exchange for the borrower's promise to repay it

Usage examples:

From the wording of the agreement it was clear that the initial payment was part of the considerati…

phrase

Take into account.

Usage examples:

Planning that takes into consideration the needs of wildlife as well as those of humans

phrase

To admire or say admiring things about someone

Usage examples:

He's very highly thought of within the company., her colleagues think very highly of her work., i h…

idiom

To have a low opinion of someone or something

Usage examples:

I don’t think much of this techno music.

noun

The state of being absorbed in thought.

Usage examples:

His face became strange with thoughtfulness

noun

Care and consideration for other people; kindness

Usage examples:

She was surprised by the thoughtfulness of people who wanted to help her.

noun

A quantity of precious metals, gems, or other valuable objects.

Usage examples:

The ransom was to be paid in diamonds and treasure

verb

Keep carefully (a valuable or valued item).

Usage examples:

My mother gave me the ring and i'll treasure it always

noun

Great wealth, esp. in the form of a store of gold, silver, precious stones, or money

Usage examples:

[ u ] pirates are said to have buried treasure there., [ c ] jazz is america’s national treasure., …

noun

The regard that something is held to deserve; the importance, worth, or usefulness of something.

Usage examples:

Your support is of great value

verb

Estimate the monetary worth of.

Usage examples:

His estate was valued at £45,000

noun

Importance, worth, or benefit

Usage examples:

They discussed the value of having cameras in the courtroom., the value of the thing (= its worth i…

noun

Great respect; reverence.

Usage examples:

The traditional veneration of saints

noun

The feeling or act of venerating (= very much respecting) someone or something

Usage examples:

Gandhi became an object of widespread veneration because of his unceasing struggle for freedom and …

noun

A method, style, or manner of doing something; an optional or alternative form of action.

Usage examples:

I hated their way of cooking potatoes

adverb

At or to a considerable distance or extent; far (used before an adverb or preposition for emphasis).

Usage examples:

His understanding of what constitutes good writing is way off target

suffix

Equivalent to -ways.