Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A positive feeling or action shown towards someone or something considered important or held in high regard.
Respect
/rɪˈspekt/Synonyms:
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Examples:
In all other respects you are comfortably bestowed.
Even illnesses respected Anna Scheele and kept out of her way.
Respecting his legs now – ?'
Etymology:
Originating from the Latin word respectus meaning regard or consideration, the term surfaced in the late 14th century in English, evolving through Old French respecter which means to look back at.
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