respects

NOUN

good wishes

Synonyms

STRONG

compliments courtesies deference devoirs greetings regards salaam salutations

WEAK

best wishes kind wishes

Example Sentences

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And indeed, the terms were more generous in many respects than previous plans.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

Mohammad Yahya Faizi, a 34-year-old agriculture graduate, said he respects the women's work.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

A close ally of Burnham told the BBC: "Andy really respects Rachel and I'm confident he'll want her in his top team."

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

In some respects, the attention may be too close.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

“We felt we must come and pay our respects to the bride.”

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier