Definition
- (noun) An attitude of consideration or high regard “He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him.”
- (noun) Good opinion, honor, or admiration
- (noun) (always plural) Polite greetings, often offered as condolences after a death. “The mourners paid their last respects to the deceased poet.”
- (noun) A particular aspect, feature or detail of something “This year's model is superior to last year's in several respects.”
- (noun) Good will; favor
- (verb) To have respect for. “She is an intellectual giant, and I respect her greatly.”
- (verb) 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.”
- (verb) To abide by an agreement. “They failed to respect the treaty they had signed, and invaded.”
- (verb) To take notice of; to regard as worthy of special consideration; to heed.
- (verb) (dated except in "respecting") To relate to; to be concerned with.
- (verb) To regard; to consider; to deem.
- (verb) To look toward; to face.
Anagrams
Word stats
- Respects contains 8 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
- It uses 6 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 12.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Respects mean?
An attitude of consideration or high regard
What are the anagrams of Respects?
Valid anagrams: scepters, specters.
How many letters are in Respects?
Respects has 8 letters.
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