respect
/rɪˈspekt/
re · spect
rɪ · ˈspekt
English Definition
n. a feeling of admiration; v. to admire someone or something
Significado en Español
respeto
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự tôn trọng, kính trọng
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “respect”:
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A
admiration
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B
scorn
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C
contempt
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D
disdain
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A — admiration.
“respect” means n. a feeling of admiration; v. to admire someone or something
Common questions about “respect”
What does “respect” mean?
respect — n. a feeling of admiration; v. to admire someone or something. In Chinese: 尊敬，敬重.
How do you pronounce “respect”?
respect is pronounced /rɪˈspekt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: re · spect.
Is “respect” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. respect appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
