What is the meaning of respect?

noun

• Usually preceded by `in'. ( a detail or point)
  • usage: "it differs in that respect"
  • synonyms: regard
• The condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded. )
  • usage: "it is held in esteem"; "a man who has earned high regard"
  • synonyms: esteem, regard
• An attitude of admiration or esteem.
  • usage: "she lost all respect for him"
  • synonyms: esteem, regard
• A courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard.
  • usage: "his deference to her wishes was very flattering"; "be sure to give my respects to the dean"
  • synonyms: deference
• Behavior intended to please your parents.
  • usage: "their children were never very strong on obedience"; "he went to law school out of respect for his father's wishes"
  • synonyms: obedience
• A feeling of friendship and esteem.
  • usage: "she mistook his manly regard for love"; "he inspires respect"
  • synonyms: regard
• Courteous regard for people's feelings.
  • usage: "in deference to your wishes"; "out of respect for his privacy"
  • synonyms: deference, respectfulness

verb

• Regard highly; think much of.
  • usage: "I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity"
  • synonyms: esteem, value, prize, prise
• Show respect towards.
  • usage: "honor your parents"
  • synonyms: honor, honour, abide by, observe