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respects

Pronunciation: [rɪˈspɛkts]

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Learn how to use respects in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(noun) this means having a feeling of admiration for someone or something because of their qualities or achievements. When people have respect for each other, it means they value each other.

Example

I have great respect for my teacher because she helps us learn new things.

Example

He showed no respect for the rules and did whatever he wanted.

Example

Why do you think people should have respect for each other?

Context: “relationship”

(verb) to show admiration and value towards someone or something. When you respect someone, you treat them well and recognize their worth.

Example

I respect my parents for working hard to provide for our family.

Example

She does not respect her classmates and often ignores their opinions.

Example

How do you show respect to your friends?

Context: “similarity”

(noun) this refers to a specific aspect or feature in which two or more things are similar or different. It's about understanding how things relate to each other.

Example

In many respects, apples and oranges provide different tastes but similar health benefits.

Example

In no respects are their views similar; they completely disagree on the subject.

Example

What are some respects in which these two approaches are different?

Context: “similarity”

(verb) to take into account or consider the feelings, needs, or rights of someone or something. It means giving thought to how others feel in different situations.

Example

We should respect other people's opinions even if we don’t agree with them.

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Ignoring what others need shows that he doesn't respect their feelings.

Example

How can we learn to respect different cultures?

How to pronounce respects

Pronunciation: [rɪˈspɛkts]

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