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respect

/rɪˈspɛkt/ /rɪˈspɛkt/
verb Regular verbrespect respected
  1. 1 saygı duymak
  2. 2 uymak, riayet etmek, gözetmek

Definition (English)

  1. To admire someone or something because of their good qualities.
  2. To avoid damaging or harming something; to obey a rule.

Example Sentences

  1. We should respect other people's opinions when discussing topics.
    Başka insanların fikirlerine, tartışırken saygı duymalıyız.
  2. Please respect the quiet hours in the library.
    Lütfen kütüphanedeki sessizlik saatlerine saygı gösterin.

Verb Forms Regular

Base respect
/rɪˈspɛkt/
Past respected
/rɪˈspɛktɪd/
Participle respected
/rɪˈspɛktɪd/
Spelling rule

Add ‑edrespect → respected

Fiilin sonuna -ed eklenir.

Same rule: work → worked · want → wanted · help → helped

Pronunciation of -ed
/t/worked /d/played /ɪd/wanted

Fiil /t/ sesiyle bittiği için -ed ayrı bir hece olur ve /ɪd/ okunur. respected /rɪˈspɛktɪd/

Synonyms

admirevalueesteemhonorregardappreciaterevere

Antonyms

disrespectignoredisregardinsultdishonor

Collocations

respect othersshow respectgain respectearn respectmutual respectrespect authority

Related Words

politenesscourtesyconsiderationadmiration

Phrases 4

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