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We show respect by listening when others speak.
What does Respect mean?
Respect means valuing someone or something and treating it with proper care.
Dictionary definition
Respect is admiration or thoughtful regard for someone or something; as a verb, it means to value or follow rights, wishes, rules, or limits. In some respects means in some ways or details.
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Respect in a sentence
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Please respect Noor's choice not to share her drawing yet.
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The two plans are alike in some respects but use different materials.
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What does respect mean?
Respect combines thoughtful regard with appropriate treatment.
Practice 2
Which word is closest to respect when it means high regard?
Honor can mean showing high regard, though it is often more formal.
Practice 3
We show ____ by listening when others speak.
Respect best completes the sentence.
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WordRespect.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningRespect means valuing someone or something and treating it with proper care.
ExampleExample: We show respect by listening when others speak.
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- ri · spekt
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- Ending
- spekt
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on spekt.
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Synonyms
Words like Respect
honorUse for showing high regard, often in a more formal or ceremonial context.
esteemUse for strong admiration; it does not cover respecting a rule or boundary.
Antonyms
Opposite words
disrespectThe direct opposite when someone shows a lack of proper regard or courtesy.
disregardA strong contrast when someone ignores a rule, wish, right, or warning.
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Word family
Respect word family
Base word
respect
adjective
respectful
Showing respect through words or actions.
adverb
respectfully
In a way that shows respect.
noun
disrespect
A lack of respect or an act that shows it.
adjective
disrespectful
Showing a lack of respect.
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Hint for students
Look for admiration, careful treatment, or following rights, wishes, rules, or boundaries.
Common mix-up
Respect does not require agreeing with every idea or obeying every person. You can disagree respectfully, and in some respects means in some ways.
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Give students cards showing people, property, rules, opinions, and boundaries. For each, write one action that would respect it and one that would disregard it.
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Compare "We show respect by listening" with "The plans differ in one respect." Ask how the noun changes meaning.
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