respect
B1Frequent NGSL-1UK /rɪˈspekt/US /rɪˈspekt/
Meaning
noun
a strong feeling of approval of somebody/something because of their good qualities or achievements
“I have the utmost respect for her and her work.”
verb
to have a very good opinion of somebody/something; to admire somebody/something
“I respect Jack's opinion on most subjects.”
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“I am lucky in some respects because I knew what I wanted to do at a very early age.”
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“respected I mean here in Silicon Valley”
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“thing and that's how you get respect the”
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