Added 9 October 2026 respects /ɹɪˈspɛkts/ noun Categories: LanguageEveryday Words noun ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about respects at Wordnik → Where our words come from → (often used with `pay') a formal expression of esteem. he paid his respects to the mayor Related Words: esteemrespectfulnesshonordeferencevalueobedienceregardobservepriseprizehonour Back to today's word