respect

respect
1. noun /ɹɪˈspɛkt/
a) an attitude of consideration or high regard

He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him.

b) good opinion, honor, or admiration

Syngman Rhee kept imprisoned the Dowager Queen Yun Empress Sunjeong of the Korean Empire for fear of the respect the people held for her.

2. verb /ɹɪˈspɛkt/
a) to have respect for.

She is an intellectual giant, and I respect her greatly.

b) to have regard for the rights of others.

I respect your right to hold this belief although I think it is nonsense.

3. interjection /ɹɪˈspɛkt/
hello, hi

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