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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRespect
/rɪˈspɛkt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.
"She has earned the respect of her peers through her hard work and dedication."
- 1
To admire someone or something deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements.
"It is important to respect the opinions of others, even if you disagree."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin verb 'respicere', meaning 'to look back at' or 'to regard', formed by the prefix 're-' (back, again) and 'specere' (to look). Over time, the semantic scope shifted from a literal backward glance to a figurative meaning of paying special attention, esteem, or deferential regard toward someone.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Respect" is said worldwide
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respect
Transliteration: ʁɛspɛkt
"Il a gagné le respect de ses collègues."
Respekt
Transliteration: ʁɛˈspɛkt
"Er hat den Respekt seiner Kollegen gewonnen."
rispetto
Transliteration: risˈpɛtto
"Ha guadagnato il rispetto dei suoi colleghi."
respeto
Transliteration: resˈpe.to
"Ha ganado el respeto de sus compañeros."
respeito
Transliteration: ʁesˈpejtu
"Ele ganhou o respeito de seus colegas."
सम्मान
Transliteration: sammaan
"उसने अपने साथियों का सम्मान अर्जित किया।"
尊重
Transliteration: zūnzhòng
"他赢得了同事的尊重。"
존경
Transliteration: jong-gyeong
"그는 동료들의 존경을 받았다."
尊敬
Transliteration: sonkei
"彼は同僚の尊敬を得た。"
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