respect

respect [ri spekt′]

vt.

[< L respectus, pp. of respicere, to look at, look back on, respect < re-, back + specere, to look at: see SPY]

1.

a) to feel or show honor or esteem for; hold in high regard

b) to consider or treat with deference or dutiful regard

2. to show consideration for; avoid intruding upon or interfering with [to respect others' privacy]

3. to concern; relate to

n.

[ME respecte < L respectus, a looking at, respect, regard: pp. used as n.]

1. a feeling of high regard, honor, or esteem [to have respect for a great artist]

2. a state of being held in honor or esteem [to have the respect of one's sons]

3. deference or dutiful regard [respect for the law]

4. consideration; courteous regard [to have respect for the feelings of others]

5. [pl.] courteous expressions of regard: now chiefly in pay one's respects, to show polite regard by visiting or presenting oneself

6. a particular point or detail [right in every respect]

7. reference; relation [with respect to the problem]

SYN.- REGARD

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in respect of

with reference to; as regards