Respect means to like and admire someone for what they do or who they are. We often feel respect for people we think are good or important.
I have great respect for my teacher.
She earned respect by working hard.
This meaning shows respect as polite and kind behavior toward other people. It means acting in a way that does not hurt or offend others.
Please show respect to your elders.
Respect for others is very important.
Respect here means to accept and obey rules, leaders, or laws because they have authority. It is a way of honoring those in charge.
We must respect the law of the country.
Soldiers respect their commanders.
As a verb, respect means to admire or have good feelings toward someone. It also means to treat them well with polite behavior.
I respect my parents very much.
They respect the teacher's decision.
In this meaning, respect means to obey or accept rules and laws. It means you follow what is required without breaking it.
You must respect the speed limit.
Drivers respect traffic lights everywhere.
Respect can mean a specific part or feature of something. It is a way to talk about one detail or quality when thinking about a bigger idea.
In many respects, he is very kind.
This plan is good in every respect.
Respect is used in formal English to mean 'about' or 'concerning' something. It shows that the following information relates to a specific subject.
Respecting your question, I will answer soon.
Respecting the rules, we must wait our turn.
