■ noun
1》 a feeling of deep admiration for someone elicited by their qualities or achievements.
↘( ~s ) polite greetings.
2》 due regard for the feelings or rights of others.
3》 a particular aspect, point, or detail.
■ verb
1》 feel or have ~ for.
2》 avoid harming or interfering with.
↘agree to recognize and abide by.
Phrases
in ~ of (or with ~ to ) as regards; with reference to.
Derivatives
~er noun
Origin
ME: from L. ~us , from respicere 'look back at, regard'.