respec'

Noun

respect (countable and uncountable, plural respects)

1. (uncountable) An attitude of consideration or high regard; a feeling of admiration or esteem.
   • He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him.

   Synonyms:

   deference, esteem, consideration, regard, fealty, reverence, aught

2. (uncountable) Good opinion, honor, or admiration.

   Synonyms:

   admiration, esteem, reverence, regard, recognition, veneration, honor

3. (uncountable, always plural) Polite greetings, often offered as condolences after a death.
   • The mourners paid their last respects to the deceased poet.
4. (countable) A particular aspect, feature or detail of something.
   • This year's model is superior to last year's in several respects.

   Synonyms:

   aspect, dimension, face, facet, side

5. Good will; favor.
   • And God looked upon the children of Israel, and God had respect unto them.1611, The Holy Bible, […] (King James Version), London: […] Robert Barker, […], →OCLC, Exodus 2:25

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