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respect

respect

Meaning of respect

positive regard

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British English/rɪˈspɛkt/
American English/rɪˈspɛkt/
Chinese pronunciation in Latin letterszūn zhòng
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respect belongs to the topic "Emotions and Feelings". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

respect尊重
family家庭
parents父母
mom妈妈
dad爸爸
child孩子
children孩子们

respect synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between respect / regard / honor / admiration / deference / consideration

🇬🇧English

respect or consideration; also 'to consider' or 'in relation to'; neutral and versatile

A2Very Often

I regard her as a good friend.

H
🇬🇧English
honor

respect combined with recognition of merit or a privilege; often formal or ceremonial

B1Very Often

Receiving the award was a great honor.

🇬🇧English

a feeling of wonder, pleasure, or approval; more emotional than respect

B1Often

I have great admiration for her courage.

D
🇬🇧English
deference

submission or yielding to others out of respect or courtesy; emphasizes behavior toward authority or elders

B2Rarely

Out of deference to her parents, she agreed.

🇬🇧English

thoughtfulness or careful thought for others; emphasizes thought and regard for others' feelings

B1Often

He showed consideration by not playing loud music.

🇬🇧English

recognition of value or gratefulness; can be evaluation or thankfulness rather than general respect

A2Very Often

We expressed our appreciation for their help.

C
🇬🇧English
courtesy

polite behavior or gestures; manners that show respect or consideration

A2Often

He opened the door as a courtesy.

🇬🇧English

acknowledgement of someone's achievements, identity, or merits; more about acknowledging than feeling

A2Very Often

She received recognition for her research.

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How to pronounce respect and what this word means

respect means respect. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce respect

/rɪˈspɛkt/

respect translation

respect

respect transcription

/rɪˈspɛkt/, /rɪˈspɛkt/

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respect meaning: what does it mean?

positive regard

respect pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

respect is pronounced as /rɪˈspɛkt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is respect part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?

Yes, respect can be learned in the Emotions and Feelings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is respect part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, respect can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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