respects

(noun) (often used with `pay') a formal expression of esteem. Example: "He paid his respects to the mayor."

(noun) (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point. Synonyms: respect, regard. Example: "It differs in that respect."

(noun) the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded). Synonyms: esteem, regard, respect. Examples: "It is held in esteem." "A man who has earned high regard."

(noun) an attitude of admiration or esteem. Synonyms: respect, esteem, regard. Example: "She lost all respect for him."

(noun) a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard. Synonyms: deference, respect. Examples: "His deference to her wishes was very flattering." "Be sure to give my respects to the dean."

(noun) behavior intended to please your parents. Synonyms: obedience, respect. Examples: "Their children were never very strong on obedience." "He went to law school out of respect for his father's wishes."

(noun) a feeling of friendship and esteem. Synonyms: regard, respect. Examples: "She mistook his manly regard for love." "He inspires respect."

(noun) courteous regard for people's feelings. Synonyms: deference, respect, respectfulness. Examples: "In deference to your wishes." "Out of respect for his privacy."

(verb) regard highly; think much of. Synonyms: respect, esteem, value, prize, prise. Examples: "I respect his judgement." "We prize his creativity."

(verb) show respect towards. Synonyms: respect, honor, honour, abide by, observe. Example: "Honor your parents!."