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