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respects

The correct spelling is respects.

How to pronounce respects

/ɹɪˈspɛkts/
noun

IPA: /ɹɪˈspɛkts/

Say it like: Res-pec-ts

The correct spelling is respects. An attitude of consideration or high regard For example: "He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him."

Usage Examples

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

The mourners paid their last respects to the deceased poet.

This year's model is superior to last year's in several respects.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An attitude of consideration or high regard
  2. 2.Good opinion, honor, or admiration
  3. 3.(always plural) Polite greetings, often offered as condolences after a death.
  4. 4.A particular aspect, feature or detail of something
  5. 5.Good will; favor

verb

  1. 1.To have respect for.
  2. 2.To have regard for something, to observe a custom, practice, rule or right.
  3. 3.To abide by an agreement.
  4. 4.To take notice of; to regard as worthy of special consideration; to heed.
  5. 5.(dated except in "respecting") To relate to; to be concerned with.

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