Definition of respect

• v. t. - To take notice of; to regard with special attention; to regard as worthy of special consideration; hence, to care for; to heed.
• v. t. - To consider worthy of esteem; to regard with honor.
• v. t. - To look toward; to front upon or toward.
• v. t. - To regard; to consider; to deem.
• v. t. - To have regard to; to have reference to; to relate to; as, the treaty particularly respects our commerce.
• v. - The act of noticing with attention; the giving particular consideration to; hence, care; caution.
• v. - Esteem; regard; consideration; honor.
• v. - An expression of respect of deference; regards; as, to send one's respects to another.
• v. - Reputation; repute.
• v. - Relation; reference; regard.
• v. - Particular; point regarded; point of view; as, in this respect; in any respect; in all respects.
• v. - Consideration; motive; interest.