What does RESPECT mean?

Pronunciation
/rɪˈspɛkt/
Letters
7
Scrabble score
11
Words With Friends score
13
How common
Very common

Meaning

noun

  1. (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point“it differs in that respect”
  2. the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)“it is held in esteem”
  3. an attitude of admiration or esteem“she lost all respect for him”
  4. a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard“his deference to her wishes was very flattering”
  5. behavior intended to please your parents“their children were never very strong on obedience”
  6. a feeling of friendship and esteem“she mistook his manly regard for love”
  7. courteous regard for people's feelings“in deference to your wishes”

verb

  1. regard highly; think much of“I respect his judgement”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

respecting15

Anagrams of RESPECT

spectre11specter11scepter11sceptre11recepts11

Words inside RESPECT

90 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

peters8secret8 creep9 crest7 peers7peter7 reset5 steep7 steer5 trees5peer6 pets6rest4 sept6 step6 tree4 pee5 per5pet5 rep5 res3sec5 see3 set3 tee3 er2es2et2pe4 re2

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Questions

Is RESPECT a valid word in word games?

RESPECT is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is RESPECT worth?

RESPECT is worth 11 points with Scrabble letter values and 13 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from RESPECT?

90 other words, including SEE, SET, PER and RE.