Definition of Respect

Respect

1. To take notice of; to regard with special attention; to regard as worthy of special consideration; hence, to care for; to heed.
2. To consider worthy of esteem; to regard with honor.
3. To look toward; to front upon or toward.
4. To regard; to consider; to deem.
5. To have regard to; to have reference to; to relate to; as, the treaty particularly respects our commerce.
6. The act of noticing with attention; the giving particular consideration to; hence, care; caution.
7. Esteem; regard; consideration; honor.
8. An expression of respect of deference; regards; as, to send one's respects to another.
9. Reputation; repute.
10. Relation; reference; regard.
11. Particular; point regarded; point of view; as, in this respect; in any respect; in all respects.
12. Consideration; motive; interest.