respect for

Frequency: 9.570.8 per million words

admiration for someone or something

respectNOUN + PREPOSITION

Categories:

for

Examples (10)

  • He felt a grudging respect for her talents as an organizer.
  • We have a deep respect for the local traditions.
  • I have tremendous respect for single parents.
  • It is essential to show respect for the law.
  • They observed a minute's silence out of respect for the victims.
  • A healthy society requires respect for human rights.
  • He has no respect for authority whatsoever.
  • We must encourage respect for diversity in the workplace.
  • My respect for him grew after seeing how he handled the crisis.
  • Students develop a greater respect for history through field trips.