respect

verb B1

Meaning

To respect someone means to treat them well and value their feelings and opinions.
💡 A common mistake is to use "respect" without "to" when talking about someone (e.g., "I respect him" is correct).

Example Sentences

Do you respect your teachers at school ?
He does not respect other people's opinions in meetings .
You should always respect other people's opinions and feelings .
You should always respect other people ’ s opinions in a conversation .

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