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masculine

/resˈpeto/

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Translation

respect

Word origin

A doublet of respecto, from Latin respectus ('regard, consideration'), from respicere (re- 'back' plus specere 'to look'). The same root gives English respect and respective.

Origin
Latin
Root
respectus
English cognates
respect, respective

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralrespetos

Examples

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We must treat older people with respect.

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She earned the respect of all her colleagues.

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Respect is earned with time and work.

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I have deep respect for her work as a teacher.

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Disrespecting a customer is not allowed here.

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My parents taught me respect from when I was little.

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This word is part of lesson 19.