Synonyms of respects

respects 1 of 2

noun

plural of respect

as in regards

best wishes

give your mother my respects

Synonyms & Similar Words

• regards
• congratulations
• greetings
• compliment
• praise
• commendations
• blessing
• felicitations
• approval
• acknowledgment
• endorsement
• commendation
• benediction
• flattery
• citation
• adulation
• well-wishing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• insult
• taunt
• dig
• gibe
• put-down

respects

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of respect

as in admires

to think very highly or favorably of

an upstanding senator who is respected by political allies and foes alike

Synonyms & Similar Words

• admires
• regards
• appreciates
• praises
• loves
• esteems
• considers
• likes
• commends
• enjoys
• values
• venerates
• reveres
• reverences
• approves
• applauds
• compliments
• favors
• acclaims
• adores
• credits
• relishes
• worships
• savors
• cherishes
• idolizes
• sets store by
• delights (in)
• drinks (in)
• revels (in)
• fancies
• grooves (on)
• treasures
• prizes
• accredits
• dotes (on)
• deifies
• digs
• hallows
• adulates
• canonizes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hates
• despises
• detests
• abhors
• loathes
• disregards
• disapproves
• dislikes
• abominates
• dismisses
• condemns
• disdains
• deplores
• scorns
• execrates
• discounts
• decries
• disfavors
• frowns (on or upon)
• vilifies
• discountenances
• kisses off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of respects

Noun

During my visit to New York, my wife and I will again pay our respects to the victims, the families, and the bravery shown in the face of terrible loss. —Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 28 Apr. 2026

But the investigation has moved forward in other respects. —Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 27 Apr. 2026

Gukesh’s training was unusual in certain respects. —Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026

Neighbors stop by to pay their respects, often leaving flowers and other mementos. —Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026

All 195 workers were honored Thursday at River Walk Park, where a Caltrans spokesperson said more than 1,000 workers, family members and community leaders attended to pay their respects. —Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026

Uy Scuti Bøyz [YSL] You’d be hard pressed to find an up-and-coming Atlanta rapper who doesn’t want to pay their respects to Young Thug, but not all of them are signed to his label. —Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026

Many advocates and public figures within South Florida’s Haitian American and broader Caribbean community came to pay respects to Metayer. —Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026

Visitors can pay their respects to Ginger by visiting her sister and niece, Acorn and Hashbrown, who now reside at the zoo. —Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026

Verb

Just as Elliot respects the importance of neighborhood serenity above all, Lindsay-Abaire and Leon aren’t going to put anything onstage that will truly turn off an audience. —Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026

Surely, every candidate out there respects Donovan, a Hall of Famer. —Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026

In a Wednesday statement, a BP spokesman said the refinery values its employees and respects their rights to assemble. —Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026

Wells Fargo denied allegations of intimidation, stating the bank respects its employees’ right to choose their representation. —Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026

Karl-Anthony Towns respects the Atlanta Hawks. —Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026

In a message to a Vatican academy for social science, Leo wrote that democracy remains healthy only when it is driven by morality and a vision of humanity that respects the dignity of everyone. —ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026

Choose delight that also respects your limits. —Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2026

Hollywood respects talent, but charm is often what differentiates an actor from a star. —Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026

Phrases Containing respects

• as respects