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| Date: | 1300-1400 |
| Language: | Latin |
| Origin: | respectus 'act of looking back', from respicere 'to look back, consider', from specere 'to look' |
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re‧spect1 S1 W1
1 when you admire someone, especially because of their personal qualities, knowledge, or skills [↪ admiration]
admiration
[uncountable]2 when you regard something or someone as important and are careful not to harm them, treat them rudely etc [≠ disrespect]
consideration
[uncountable] respect for 
Out of respect for the wishes of her family, the affair was not reported in the media.
Out of respect for the wishes of her family, the affair was not reported in the media.3 say this before disagreeing with someone when you want to be polite : With respect, I think you're wrong.
with (the greatest) respect/with (all) due respect
spoken formalWith respect, I think you're wrong.4 a careful attitude towards something or someone that could be dangerous
for danger
[singular,uncountable] respect for My fear turned into a respect for the sea.
My fear turned into a respect for the sea.5 used to say that something is true in one way, in some ways etc : In many respects the new version is not as good as the old one. Mum is very stubborn, and Kim takes after her in that respect. ➔ see usage note case1
in one respect/in some respects etc
In many respects the new version is not as good as the old one.Mum is very stubborn, and Kim takes after her in that respect.6 polite greetings
greetings
respects
[plural] formal pay your respects (to somebody) British English (=make a polite visit) I've come to pay my respects to Mrs O'Hara.
I've come to pay my respects to Mrs O'Hara.8 concerning or in relation to something : This is especially true in respect of the UK.
in respect of something
formalThis is especially true in respect of the UK.9
with respect to something
formala) concerning or in relation to something : the freedom of a property owner to make a contract with respect to his property
the freedom of a property owner to make a contract with respect to his propertyb) used to introduce a new subject, or to return to one that has already been mentioned : With respect to your request, I am not yet able to agree.
With respect to your request, I am not yet able to agree.