To have respect for.
She is an intellectual giant, and I respect her greatly.
To have regard for something, to observe a custom, practice, rule or right.
I respect your right to hold that belief, although I think it is nonsense.
To abide by an agreement.
They failed to respect the treaty they had signed, and invaded.
To take notice of; to regard as worthy of special consideration; to heed.
(dated except in "respecting") To relate to; to be concerned with.
To regard; to consider; to deem.
To look toward; to face.
Deserving of respect; due special honor or appreciation.
He was a respected jurist and his death will be a loss to the profession.