An attitude of consideration or high regard
He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him.
Good opinion, honor, or admiration
(always plural) 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
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.