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respects

noun

(often used with ‘pay’) a formal expression of esteem

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
R
Ends with
S
Contains
ES
Scrabble score
12
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ɹɪˈspɛkts

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. (often used with ‘pay’) a formal expression of esteem

    “he paid his respects to the mayor”

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Example Sentences

he paid his respects to the mayor
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