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Respect
/rɪˈspekt/
A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something based on their abilities, qualities, or achievements.
Synonyms:
esteem
regard
admiration
Antonyms:
disrespect
contempt
scorn
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:
From Latin
respectus
meaning consideration, regard, from
respiciō
meaning to look back, regard, reflect.
Usage Statistics:
60 mentions per 1 million words
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