respect in WordNet English dictionary

1. show respect towards
   "honor your parents!"
   respect  honor  honour  abide by  observe 
   
2. regard highly; think much of
   "I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity"
   respect  esteem  value  prize  prise 
   

1. a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
   "his deference to her wishes was very flattering"; "be sure to give my respects to the dean"
   deference  respect 
   
2. courteous regard for people's feelings
   "in deference to your wishes"; "out of respect for his privacy"
   deference  respect  respectfulness 
   
3. an attitude of admiration or esteem
   "she lost all respect for him"
   respect  esteem  regard 
   
4. the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
   "it is held in esteem"; "a man who has earned high regard"
   esteem  regard  respect 
   
5. behavior intended to please your parents
   "their children were never very strong on obedience"; "he went to law school out of respect for his father's wishes"
   obedience  respect 
   
6. (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
   "it differs in that respect"
   respect  regard 
   
7. a feeling of friendship and esteem
   "she mistook his manly regard for love"; "he inspires respect"
   regard  respect