RESPECT

I. noun see: spy Date: 14th century a relation or reference to a particular thing or situation , an act of giving particular attention ; consideration , 3. high or special regard ; esteem , the quality or state of being esteemed, expressions of ~ or deference , particular , detail , II. transitive verb Date: 1560 1. to consider worthy of high regard ; esteem , to refrain from interfering with , to have reference to ; concern , see: regard ~er noun