Respect for Meaning in English
expression
ɹiˈspɛkt/, /ɹɪˈspɛkt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
ri-SPEKT for
ɹɪspˈɛkt/ /fˈɔː
ri-SPEKT faw
Definition
A feeling or attitude of admiration and value toward someone or something, often shown through polite behavior or consideration.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly followed by what is respected ('respect for authority', 'respect for nature'). Used in both formal and informal contexts. Not the same as simply 'respecting' someone; 'respect for' emphasizes the object being valued.
Spanish: respeto por - respeto aPortuguese (BR): respeito porPortuguese (PT): respeito porChinese (Simplified): 对...的尊重Chinese (Traditional): 對...的尊重Hindi: के प्रति सम्मानArabic: احترام لـBengali: সম্মান (জন্য) - শ্রদ্ধা (জন্য)Russian: уважение кJapanese: 〜への敬意 - 〜を尊重する気持ちVietnamese: sự tôn trọng đối vớiKorean: ~에 대한 존경 - ~에 대한 존중Turkish: -e saygıUrdu: کے لیے احترام - کے لیے عزتIndonesian: rasa hormat terhadap - penghargaan terhadap
Example Sentences
Children should have respect for their parents.
basic
We need respect for the environment.
basic
He lost all respect for his boss after the incident.
basic
I have a lot of respect for people who follow their dreams.
natural
There’s no respect for the rules in this place.
natural
Her respect for tradition really shows in everything she does.
natural