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'respect' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'respect' with 20 example sentences.


respect noun

: (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point

: the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

: an attitude of admiration or esteem

: a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

: behavior intended to please your parents

: a feeling of friendship and esteem

: courteous regard for people's feelings

respect verb

: regard highly; think much of

: show respect towards


  • He was an holy Joe that everyone respected.
  • Respect yourself and you will be respected.
  • We had a fiery debate in this respect.
  • Young people don't respect the experience of their elders.
  • They respect their teachers a lot.
  • He raised his hat as a token of respect.
  • All citizens should respect the law.
  • I'm asking you to respect my decision.
  • I want him to respect me.
  • He has absolutely no respect for other people's feelings.
  • She resembles her mother in every respect.
  • I've always respected you.
  • I respect people like that.
  • He is a scientist who is respected by everybody.
  • Japanese differ from Americans in many respects.
  • You've got to respect him.
  • In that respect, I agree with you completely.
  • I want to be a leader that people can respect.
  • We must respect other people's privacy.
  • Everyone who knows him respects him.
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