noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of respect form-of, plural
2. 2
   (often used with ‘pay’) a formal expression of esteem wordnet
3. 3
   regards or respect expressed for a deceased person, usually at the same time as offering condolences to other mourners. often

   "Please come to the funeral service and pay your last respects to her grandmother."

Verb

1. 1
   third-person singular simple present indicative of respect form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

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attentionbest wishescomplimentdevoirsgreetinglove

Example

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"We differ from them in some respects."

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