respect

Definition

An attitude of consideration or high regard.

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.

Example Sentences

• "He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him."
• "A video of Tajik President Emomali Rahmon complaining to Russian President Vladimir Putin about his lack of respect for the countries of Central Asia that were once part of the Soviet Union has struck a nerve on social media, where it has been viewed millions of times.[…] “We have always respected the interests of our main strategic partner,” Rahmon said, referring to Russia. “We want respect, too.""
• "The mourners paid their last respects to the deceased poet."

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