Basic
ISEE Prep  /  Words  /  Basic  /  respect

respect

/rɪˈspekt/
re · spect rɪ · ˈspekt
English Definition
n. a feeling of admiration; v. to admire someone or something
中文释义
尊敬,敬重
Significado en Español
respeto
한국어 뜻
존경, 경의
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự tôn trọng, kính trọng
Show meaning in
Example Sentence

She earned the respect of her colleagues.

她赢得了同事们的尊重。

Synonyms
admiration esteem honor
Know this word? Mark it mastered, or move on.
← Previous Next →

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “respect”:

  1. A admiration
  2. B scorn
  3. C contempt
  4. D disdain
Show answer

A — admiration. “respect” means n. a feeling of admiration; v. to admire someone or something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The whole team looked up to their wise coach with very deep ______.

  1. A respect
  2. B contempt
  3. C scorn
  4. D hatred
Show answer

A — respect. “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.

How do you use “respect” in a sentence?

She earned the respect of her colleagues. (她赢得了同事们的尊重。)

What are synonyms for “respect”?

admiration, esteem, honor — all close in meaning to respect (n. a feeling of admiration; v. to admire someone or something).

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.

Progress / 学习进度
1752 / 2445
72% through this level
Mastered: 0 / 2445 (0%)
⬇ Download the iSEE Vocab app to keep tracking your learning progress across sessions and devices. / 下载 iSEE Vocab App,持续跟进你的学习进度。