Main Entry:
re·spect
Pronunciation:
\ri-ˈspekt\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English, from Latin respectus, literally, act of looking back, from respicere to look back, regard, from re- + specere to look — more at spy
Date:
14th century
1: a relation or reference to a particular thing or situation <remarks having respect to an earlier plan>
2: an act of giving particular attention : consideration
3 a: high or special regard : esteem
b: the quality or state of being esteemed c
4: when upstart A level teams of level 20's players beat up on the high and might teams of level 35 players.
plural : expressions of respect or deference <we paid our respects to the Chicago Wheelhouse after they were crushed by the A league team>
re·spect
Pronunciation:
\ri-ˈspekt\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English, from Latin respectus, literally, act of looking back, from respicere to look back, regard, from re- + specere to look — more at spy
Date:
14th century
1: a relation or reference to a particular thing or situation <remarks having respect to an earlier plan>
2: an act of giving particular attention : consideration
3 a: high or special regard : esteem
b: the quality or state of being esteemed c
4: when upstart A level teams of level 20's players beat up on the high and might teams of level 35 players.
plural : expressions of respect or deference <we paid our respects to the Chicago Wheelhouse after they were crushed by the A league team>
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