"respect" meaning in All languages combined

See respect on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /rɪˈspɛkt/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-respect.wav [UK] Forms: respect [singular], respects [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If you have respect for someone, that means you have high regard for them; you are considerate towards them. Synonyms: disrespect
    Sense id: simple-respect-en-noun-1iRsFOHB

Verb [English]

IPA: /rɪˈspɛkt/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-respect.wav [UK] Forms: respect [canonical], respects [third-person, singular], respected [past], respected [past, participle], respecting [present, participle]
Head templates: {{verb}} [POS TABLE]
  1. When someone respects another person that means they think the other person is worthy, responsible, strong or other good qualities. Synonyms: disrespect
    Sense id: simple-respect-en-verb-BzRXgD4d
  2. Respect is to treat someone in a considerate, genuine and nice manner or to treat one thing or one person with highest regard. Synonyms: disrespect
    Sense id: simple-respect-en-verb-YKH8hC3e
  3. When someone respects a thing or a person it means they follow rules and don't touch things they shouldn't touch. Synonyms: disrespect
    Sense id: simple-respect-en-verb-Z71j~5uC
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