respect

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Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
  2. noun the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
  3. noun an attitude of admiration or esteem

Etymology

From Middle English respect, from Old French respect, also respit (“respect, regard, consideration”), from Latin respectus (“a looking at, regard, respect”), perfect passive participle of respiciō (“look at, look back upon, respect”), from re- (“back”) + speciō (“to see”). Doublet of respite.

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Synonyms

regard

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