/respeˈtaɾ/
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Translation
to respect
Word origin
From Latin respectare ('to look back at, regard'), a frequentative of respicere, from re- ('back') plus specere ('to look'). English 'respect', 'spectacle' and 'inspect' share the root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- respectare
- English cognates
- respect, spectacle, inspect
Grammar
Verb type-ar regular
Examples
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We must respect our elders.
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It is important to respect the rules.
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I respect your decision, even though I do not share it.
semáforos.
Drivers must respect the traffic lights.
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She greatly respects the work of others.
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