RESPECT Synonyms
There are 27 hypernyms of the word respect. (close relations)
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regard | verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n | |||||||
noun • (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point • paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people) • (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare • a long fixed look • the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded) • a feeling of friendship and esteem • an attitude of admiration or esteem verb • deem to be • look at attentively • connect closely and often incriminatingly | ||||||||
esteem | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded) • a feeling of delighted approval and liking • an attitude of admiration or esteem verb • regard highly; think much of • look on as or consider | ||||||||
honor | nounn | |||||||
noun • a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction • the state of being honored • the quality of being honorable and having a good name • a woman's virtue or chastity verb • bestow honor or rewards upon • show respect towards • accept as pay | ||||||||
admiration | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of delighted approval and liking • the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising • a favorable judgment | ||||||||
reverence | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of profound respect for someone or something • a reverent mental attitude • an act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy) verb • regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of | ||||||||
veneration | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of profound respect for someone or something • religious zeal; the willingness to serve God | ||||||||
appreciation | nounn | |||||||
noun • understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something • delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values) • an expression of gratitude • a favorable judgment • an increase in price or value | ||||||||
deference | nounn | |||||||
noun • a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard • courteous regard for people's feelings • a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others | ||||||||
aspect | nounn | |||||||
noun • a distinct feature or element in a problem • a characteristic to be considered • the visual percept of a region • the beginning or duration or completion or repetition of the action of a verb • the feelings expressed on a person's face | ||||||||
aught | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a quantity of no importance; thing (object:), singular, negative pronoun; pronoun, thing, singular; quantifier: negative existential | ||||||||
consideration | nounn | |||||||
noun • the process of giving careful thought to something • information that should be kept in mind when making a decision • a discussion of a topic (as in a meeting) • kind and considerate regard for others • a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone • a considerate and thoughtful act | ||||||||
dimension | nounn | |||||||
noun • the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height) • a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished • one of three Cartesian coordinates that determine a position in space • magnitude or extent verb • indicate the dimensions on • shape or form to required dimensions | ||||||||
face | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear • the feelings expressed on a person's face • the general outward appearance of something • the striking or working surface of an implement • a part of a person that is used to refer to a person • a surface forming part of the outside of an object • the part of an animal corresponding to the human face • the side upon which the use of a thing depends (usually the most prominent surface of an object) • a contorted facial expression • a specific size and style of type within a type family • status in the eyes of others • impudent aggressiveness • a vertical surface of a building or cliff verb • deal with (something unpleasant) head on • oppose, as in hostility or a competition • be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to • be opposite • turn so as to face; turn the face in a certain direction • present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize • turn so as to expose the face • line the edge (of a garment) with a different material • cover the front or surface of | ||||||||
facet | nounn | |||||||
noun • a distinct feature or element in a problem • a smooth surface (as of a bone or cut gemstone) | ||||||||
fealty | nounn | |||||||
noun • the loyalty that citizens owe to their country (or subjects to their sovereign) | ||||||||
recognition | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged • the process of recognizing something or someone by remembering • approval • coming to understand something clearly and distinctly • (biology) the ability of one molecule to attach to another molecule that has a complementary shape • the explicit and formal acknowledgement of a government or of the national independence of a country • an acceptance (as of a claim) as true and valid • designation by the chair granting a person the right to speak in a deliberative body | ||||||||
side | nounn | |||||||
adjective • located on a side noun • a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location • one of two or more contesting groups • either the left or right half of a body • a surface forming part of the outside of an object • an extended outer surface of an object • an aspect of something (as contrasted with some other implied aspect) • a line segment forming part of the perimeter of a plane figure • a family line of descent • a lengthwise dressed half of an animal's carcass used for food • an opinion that is held in opposition to another in an argument or dispute • an elevated geological formation • (sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist verb • take sides for or against | ||||||||
value | nounn | |||||||
noun • a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed • the quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable • the amount (of money or goods or services) that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else • relative darkness or lightness of a color • (music) the relative duration of a musical note • an ideal accepted by some individual or group verb • fix or determine the value of; assign a value to • hold dear • regard highly; think much of • evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of • estimate the value of | ||||||||
honour | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of being honored • a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction • the quality of being honorable and having a good name • a woman's virtue or chastity verb • bestow honor or rewards upon • show respect towards • accept as pay | ||||||||
obedience | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person • the trait of being willing to obey • behavior intended to please your parents | ||||||||