Respect

n. 1 deferential esteem felt or shown towards a person or quality. 2 (foil. by of, for) heed or regard. 3 aspect, detail, etc. (correct in all respects). 4 reference, relation (with respect to). 5 (in pl.) polite messages or attentions (give her my respects). v. 1 regard with deference or esteem. 2 a avoid interfering with or harming. b treat with consideration. c refrain from offending (a person, feelings, etc.). 2 in respect of (or with respect to) as concerns. o respecter n. [Latin re-spicio -spect- look back at]