a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.
"the director had a lot of respect for
Douglas as an actor"
synonyms: esteem, regard,
high regard,
high opinion, acclaim, admiration, approbation, approval, appreciation, estimation, favor, popularity, recognition, veneration, awe, reverence, deference, honor, praise, homage
"the respect due to a great artist"
2.
due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, or traditions of others.
"young
people's lack of respect for their
parents"
synonyms: due regard, consideration, thoughtfulness, attentiveness, politeness, courtesy, civility, deference
"he speaks to the old lady with respect"
verb
admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements.
"she was respected by everyone she worked with"
synonyms: esteem, admire, think highly of, have a
high opinion of, hold in
high regard, hold in (
high) esteem, think much of, approve of, appreciate, cherish, value, set (great) store by, prize, treasure, look up to, pay homage to, venerate, revere, reverence, adulate, worship, idolize, put on a pedestal, lionize,
hero-worship, honor, applaud, praise, favor
"as a teacher he was highly respected for his industry and patience"