respect
Translation
respect, regard, aspect, point
Examples
You should show respect for your elders.
You should show respect for your elders.
Please give my respects to your parents.
Please give my respects to your parents.
In this respect, the plan is a good one.
In this respect, the plan is a good one.
Grammar Patterns
respect for (sb./sth.) admiration for (sb./sth.) You should show respect for your elders.
in this/that respect regarding this/that point In this respect, the plan is a good one.
Similar Words
Synonyms: esteem, honour, regard; Antonyms: disrespect, contempt
Etymology
From Latin 'respectus', meaning 'act of looking back at', from 're-' (back) + 'specere' (to look at). To respect someone is to 'look back' at them with admiration.
Memory Tips
Think 're-' (again) + 'spect' (look). You look at them again and again because you admire them.