respect
/ɹɪˈspɛkt/ noun B1- An attitude of consideration or high regard; a feeling of admiration or esteem. · He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him.
- Good opinion, honor, or admiration.
- Polite greetings, often offered as condolences after a death. · The mourners paid their last respects to the deceased poet.
- A particular aspect, feature or detail of something. · This year's model is superior to last year's in several respects.
- Good will; favor.
Plural respects
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“You may argue—but I have too much respect for your judgment, Watson, to think that you will do so—that the ring may have been taken before the man was killed.
A BEAR boasted very much of his philanthropy, saying that of all animals he was the most tender in his regard for man, for he had such respect for him that he would not even touch his dead body.
Thus all my opinions—I will not say public, but private—are confined to these three sentiments,—I love my father, I respect M.
Morrel, I shall always have the greatest respect for those who possess the owners’ confidence.”
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