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respect in Malay

hormat

/ɹɪˈspɛkt/

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Australia/ɹɪˈspekt/

respect in Malay: hormat, adab. In English, respect means an attitude of consideration or high regard; a feeling of admiration or esteem.

Malay words for respect

admiration for a person or entity because of perceived merit
hormat, adab

English meaning of respect

  1. noun An attitude of consideration or high regard; a feeling of admiration or esteem.
  2. noun Good opinion, honor, or admiration.
  3. noun Polite greetings, often offered as condolences after a death.
  4. noun A particular aspect, feature or detail of something.

Full definition of respect

respect in a sentence

  • He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him.
  • The mourners paid their last respects to the deceased poet.
  • This year's model is superior to last year's in several respects.

Synonyms of respect

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respect in other languages

Questions about respect in Malay

What is the meaning of respect in Malay?
Respect in Malay is hormat, adab.
Apakah maksud respect dalam bahasa Melayu?
Respect: hormat, adab.
What does respect mean in English?
Respect means an attitude of consideration or high regard; a feeling of admiration or esteem.

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