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The correct spelling is respects.
How to pronounce respects
/ɹɪˈspɛkts/
nounIPA: /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.An attitude of consideration or high regard
- 2.Good opinion, honor, or admiration
- 3.(always plural) Polite greetings, often offered as condolences after a death.
- 4.A particular aspect, feature or detail of something
- 5.Good will; favor
verb
- 1.To have respect for.
- 2.To have regard for something, to observe a custom, practice, rule or right.
- 3.To abide by an agreement.
- 4.To take notice of; to regard as worthy of special consideration; to heed.
- 5.(dated except in "respecting") To relate to; to be concerned with.
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