Main entry: respect, obedience
Definition: behavior intended to please your parents
Usage: their children were never very strong on obedience; he went to law school out of respect for his father's wishes
Main entry: deference, respect
Definition: a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
Usage: his deference to her wishes was very flattering; be sure to give my respects to the dean
Main entry: deference, respect, respectfulness
Definition: courteous regard for people's feelings
Usage: in deference to your wishes; out of respect for his privacy
Definition: (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
Usage: it differs in that respect
Main entry: esteem, regard, respect
Definition: an attitude of admiration or esteem
Usage: she lost all respect for him
Definition: a feeling of friendship and esteem
Usage: she mistook his manly regard for love; he inspires respect
Main entry: esteem, regard, respect
Definition: the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
Usage: it is held in esteem; a man who has earned high regard
Main entry: value, esteem, prise, prize, respect
Definition: regard highly; think much of
Usage: I respect his judgement; We prize his creativity
Main entry: respect, abide by, honor, honour, observe
Definition: show respect towards
Usage: honor your parents!