Words / B1

ri-SPEKT/rɪˈspekt/

Respect is the feeling that someone deserves to be treated well: treat someone with respect; show respect; earn respect. Politeness is manners; admiration is stronger liking for skill or character. As a verb: respect someone’s wishes. Respectful / respectable are different adjectives (respectable = socially acceptable). In respect of is formal for “concerning.”

Meaning

A feeling that someone is important and should be treated well.

Examples

• “You should treat teachers with respect.”
• “She has my respect as a colleague.”
• “I respect your decision even if I disagree.”

Good to know

treat with respect. show / earn respect. Verb: respect + noun. Trap: respectable ≠ respectful.

Near in meaning

admiration

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