What is the definition of the word respect?

Question

So many people use the word but show they don't have a clue to it's meaning.

Answer 1

High or special regard. A lot of people these days do not know the meaning of the word. No respect for parents or elders, etc. Yet we all want it.

Answer 2

Respect is a psychological construct concerning the relationships between people. Depending on the culture being studied, respect will consist of different meanings. American culture defines respect on the basis of reciprocity, whereas Japanese culture defines respect as the act of being humble. The cognitive aspects of respect are still under current study. Due to the fact that respect is defined as a psychological construct further studies must be carried out to determine the affective, cognitive and emotional componets of this construct. Respect is not simply an attitude based on experiences. Furthermore there is no evidence that respect exist in relationships outside of humans. The concept of respect predates, and does not rely on, the existence of the concept of rights.

Answer 3

1. a particular, detail, or point (usually prec. by in): to differ in some respect.
2. relation or reference: inquiries with respect to a route.
3. esteem for or a sense of the worth or excellence of a person, a personal quality or ability, or something considered as a manifestation of a personal quality or ability: I have great respect for her judgment.
4. deference to a right, privilege, privileged position, or someone or something considered to have certain rights or privileges; proper acceptance or courtesy; acknowledgment: respect for a suspect's right to counsel; to show respect for the flag; respect for the elderly.
5. the condition of being esteemed or honored: to be held in respect.
6. respects, a formal expression or gesture of greeting, esteem, or friendship: Give my respects to your parents.
7. favor or partiality.
8. Archaic. a consideration.

Answer 4

According to http://m-w.com respect is
Main Entry: 1re·spect
Pronunciation: ri-'spekt
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin respectus, literally, act of looking back, from respicere to look back, regard, from re- + specere to look -- more at SPY
1 : a relation or reference to a particular thing or situation
2 : an act of giving particular attention : CONSIDERATION
3 a : high or special regard : ESTEEM b : the quality or state of being esteemed c plural : expressions of respect or deference
4 : PARTICULAR, DETAIL
- in respect of chiefly British : with respect to : CONCERNING
- in respect to : with respect to : CONCERNING
- with respect to : with reference to : in relation to

I think Respect was once well described well by the singer Pink. Respect is just a minimum, Go on Girl and Get you some.

Answer 5

They just respect the word but forget to respect the rest that comes with the territory!

Answer 6

re·spect /rɪˈspɛkt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ri-spekt] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun 1. a particular, detail, or point (usually prec. by in): to differ in some respect.
2. relation or reference: inquiries with respect to a route.
3. esteem for or a sense of the worth or excellence of a person, a personal quality or ability, or something considered as a manifestation of a personal quality or ability: I have great respect for her judgment.
4. deference to a right, privilege, privileged position, or someone or something considered to have certain rights or privileges; proper acceptance or courtesy; acknowledgment: respect for a suspect's right to counsel; to show respect for the flag; respect for the elderly.
5. the condition of being esteemed or honored: to be held in respect.
6. respects, a formal expression or gesture of greeting, esteem, or friendship: Give my respects to your parents.
7. favor or partiality.
8. Archaic. a consideration.
–verb (used with object) 9. to hold in esteem or honor: I cannot respect a cheat.
10. to show regard or consideration for: to respect someone's rights.
11. to refrain from intruding upon or interfering with: to respect a person's privacy.
12. to relate or have reference to.

Answer 7

Won't do the things that bug you. Will get along with other people for you.

Answer 8

consult dictionary

Answer 9

THE WORD RESPECT IS A PERSON THAT HAS PRINCIPLES ,VALUES AND SELFRESPECT.......

Answer 10

r-retard
e-esteem challenged
s-stupid
p-pretend
e-expressions...lacking
c-consideration?
t-terd...hell i couldn't think of anything else