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