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Updated June 2026
A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something based on their qualities or achievements, or to regard with such admiration. It involves recognising the worth or dignity of a person or thing.
“Students showed great respect for their teacher's extensive knowledge and patient guidance.”
/rɪˈspɛkt/
re·spect
Common RE- prefix and -ECT ending; double consonant pattern helps
Worth 11 points; solid mid-value word with versatile placement options
Shorter words formed from the letters in “respect”.
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