A2 verb 3분 분량

尊重

To respect someone means to show that you value them and their feelings.

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Explanation at your level:

Respect is a good word. It means you are nice to people. You listen to your teacher. You listen to your parents. When you are kind, you show respect. It is important to be a good friend to everyone you meet.

To respect someone means to treat them well. If you respect your friends, you do not interrupt them when they talk. You also respect the rules of a game. It is a simple way to make people happy.

When you respect someone, you value their feelings and opinions. Even if you disagree with someone, you can still respect them by listening to their side of the story. It is a key part of healthy relationships and teamwork in school or work.

Using respect correctly shows you understand social boundaries. For example, you might 'respect someone's privacy' by not asking personal questions. It is a versatile word used in both casual conversation and professional settings to show maturity and emotional intelligence.

In advanced contexts, respect can imply a formal acknowledgment of authority or rights. You might 'respect the terms of a contract' or 'respect a court order.' It carries a weight of obligation and adherence to standards, moving beyond just personal feelings into the realm of duty and professional ethics.

At the highest level, respect is nuanced by cultural and situational context. It can be a performative act, such as 'paying one's respects' to a tradition, or a philosophical stance, such as 'respecting the sanctity of life.' It reflects a deep-seated recognition of value that informs one's entire moral framework, often used in literary or academic discourse to describe complex human dynamics.

30초 단어

  • It means to value.
  • It is a transitive verb.
  • It has a Latin root.
  • It is a key social skill.

When we talk about respect, we are talking about a fundamental social glue. It is the act of recognizing the worth of a person, an idea, or even a set of rules.

You can respect someone because of their accomplishments, like a famous scientist, or you can respect them simply because they are a human being. It is about treating others the way you would like to be treated.

In a classroom or workplace, respect often looks like active listening and following agreed-upon boundaries. It is not just about being polite; it is about showing genuine consideration.

The word respect comes from the Latin word respectus, which means 'looking back' or 'regard'. It is formed from the prefix re- (back) and specere (to look).

Think of it as 'looking back' at someone again, perhaps to take a second, more thoughtful look. In the 16th century, the word evolved to mean a sense of admiration or esteem.

Interestingly, it shares a root with words like spectator and inspect. While inspect is about looking closely at an object, respect is about looking closely at the value of a person.

You will often hear people say they respect someone's decision or respect someone's privacy. These are very common ways to use the verb in everyday life.

In formal settings, you might hear 'I respect your position,' which is a polite way to disagree while still being professional. It shows you acknowledge the other person's perspective.

Use it with adverbs to add nuance: 'deeply respect,' 'mutually respect,' or 'grudgingly respect.' Each of these changes the emotional weight of your sentence.

Pay your respects: To visit someone as a sign of honor, often at a funeral. Example: 'We went to the cemetery to pay our respects.'

With all due respect: A polite way to introduce a disagreement. Example: 'With all due respect, I think that plan is risky.'

Earn someone's respect: To work hard until someone admires you. Example: 'She earned his respect through her hard work.'

Show respect: To act in a way that demonstrates honor. Example: 'Please show respect to your elders.'

Command respect: To naturally make others admire you. Example: 'The leader commanded respect from everyone in the room.'

As a verb, respect is regular. Its past tense is respected and its present participle is respecting. It is a transitive verb, meaning it usually takes an object (e.g., 'I respect her').

The IPA for the verb is /rɪˈspekt/. The stress is on the second syllable. Listen for the 'ri-' sound at the start, which is a soft schwa-like vowel.

Rhyming words include expect, detect, neglect, select, and connect. Notice how they all share that sharp '-ect' ending.

Fun Fact

It shares a root with 'spectacles'.

Pronunciation Guide

UK /rɪˈspekt/

Crisp 't' at the end.

US /rɪˈspekt/

Clear 'r' sound at the start.

Common Errors

  • pronouncing the 're' like 'ree'
  • forgetting the 't' at the end
  • stressing the first syllable

Rhymes With

expect detect neglect select connect

Difficulty Rating

독해 1/5

Easy

Writing 1/5

Easy

Speaking 2/5

Easy

듣기 1/5

Easy

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

kind good

Learn Next

admire esteem

고급

revere venerate

Grammar to Know

Transitive Verbs

I respect him.

Gerunds

I respect working hard.

Examples by Level

1

I respect my teacher.

I admire my teacher.

Subject-Verb-Object

2

He respects his mom.

He is kind to his mom.

Third person singular

3

We respect the rules.

We follow the rules.

Plural subject

4

Do you respect him?

Do you like him?

Question form

5

She respects animals.

She is kind to animals.

Verb usage

6

They respect nature.

They care for nature.

Transitive verb

7

I respect your time.

I value your time.

Noun object

8

Respect your friends.

Be kind to friends.

Imperative

1

I respect your opinion.

2

She learned to respect the law.

3

We must respect each other.

4

He does not respect my space.

5

Do you respect their culture?

6

They respect his hard work.

7

I respect the way you think.

8

Always respect your elders.

1

I respect her decision to quit.

2

We need to respect the environment.

3

He respects the privacy of his clients.

4

You should respect their traditions.

5

She is a highly respected doctor.

6

I respect the challenge ahead.

7

They respect the boundaries of the land.

8

Do you respect the authority of the police?

1

I respect your right to disagree.

2

He failed to respect the protocol.

3

She commanded respect from the team.

4

We must respect the complexity of the issue.

5

They have a mutually respectful relationship.

6

I respect his dedication to the craft.

7

He was respected for his integrity.

8

She respects the sanctity of the agreement.

1

The judge insisted that the court respect the precedent.

2

He held a deep-seated respect for the ancient traditions.

3

They were forced to respect the terms of the treaty.

4

She navigated the situation with profound respect for the victims.

5

The artist's work is respected by critics worldwide.

6

We must respect the limitations of our current technology.

7

He was respected as a visionary in his field.

8

Respect for human rights is a cornerstone of the constitution.

1

The scholar's work is respected for its meticulous attention to detail.

2

He paid his respects to the fallen soldiers at the memorial.

3

The treaty was respected by both warring factions for a decade.

4

She demanded that the assembly respect the established decorum.

5

His legacy is respected even by his most bitter rivals.

6

The culture is built on a foundation of mutual respect.

7

One must respect the gravity of the situation.

8

They were respected for their unwavering commitment to justice.

자주 쓰는 조합

deeply respect
mutually respect
respect the law
respect privacy
respect authority
respect boundaries
respect opinions
respect traditions
earn respect
show respect

Idioms & Expressions

"pay one's respects"

to visit to show honor

We went to pay our respects.

formal

"with all due respect"

polite disagreement

With all due respect, I disagree.

formal

"earn one's stripes"

gain respect through work

He earned his stripes in the field.

casual

"in this respect"

regarding this point

In this respect, you are right.

neutral

"show someone the ropes"

teach someone, earning respect

She showed me the ropes.

casual

"give credit where credit is due"

respect someone's effort

Give credit where credit is due.

neutral

Easily Confused

尊重 vs admire

similar meaning

admire is more about liking

I admire her talent.

尊重 vs regard

formal synonym

regard is more abstract

I hold him in high regard.

尊重 vs value

both involve worth

value is often for objects

I value this watch.

Sentence Patterns

A1

Subject + respect + Object

I respect you.

B1

Subject + respect + Object + for + Reason

I respect him for his hard work.

B2

Subject + is + respected + for + Reason

She is respected for her kindness.

어휘 가족

Nouns

respect the feeling of admiration

Verbs

respect to admire

Adjectives

respectful showing respect

관련

disrespect antonym

How to Use It

frequency

9

Formality Scale

Most formal: Respectfully submitted Neutral: I respect your view Casual: Respect! Slang: Respeck (rare)

자주 하는 실수

respecting to someone → respecting someone
Respect is a transitive verb; it does not need a preposition.
give respect to → show respect to
While 'give' is used, 'show' is much more natural.
respectful of someone → respectful toward someone
Respectful takes 'of' for things, 'toward' for people.
in this respect to → in this respect
The phrase is complete without the 'to'.
respecting the rules to → respecting the rules
No preposition needed after the object.

Tips

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Memory Palace

See a mirror; look at yourself with respect.

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Native Speakers

Used often in workplace feedback.

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Cultural Insight

Eye contact is a form of respect in the West.

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Grammar Shortcut

No 'to' after respect.

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Say It Right

Stress the second syllable.

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Don't Make This Mistake

Don't say 'I respect to you'.

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Did You Know?

It comes from 'looking back'.

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Study Smart

Learn it with 'disrespect'.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

RE-SPECT: RE (again) + SPECT (look). Look again to see the value.

Visual Association

A person bowing slightly to show value.

Word Web

value honor politeness boundaries

챌린지

Use the word 'respect' in three sentences today.

어원

Latin

Original meaning: looking back

문화적 맥락

Can be a sensitive topic regarding hierarchy.

Highly valued in professional and social settings.

Aretha Franklin's song 'Respect' The movie 'Respect'

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

At work

  • Respect the deadline
  • Respect the team

At school

  • Respect the teacher
  • Respect classmates

In law

  • Respect the law
  • Respect the court

Conversation Starters

"Who do you respect the most?"

"Why is respect important?"

"How do you show respect?"

Journal Prompts

Describe someone you respect.

How do you earn respect?

자주 묻는 질문

8 질문

It can be both!

Subject + respect + object.

Respectful.

Yes, you can respect the rules.

It is neutral and widely used.

Expect and detect.

ri-SPEKT.

Yes, it is essential.

셀프 테스트

fill blank A1

I ___ my teacher.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: respect

Respect is the correct verb here.

multiple choice A2

What does respect mean?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: To value someone

Respect means valuing someone.

true false B1

You should disrespect your elders.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 거짓

Respect is usually shown to elders.

match pairs B1

Word

뜻

All matched!

Matching synonyms and antonyms.

sentence order B2

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Subject-Verb-Object order.

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