The mourners paid their last respects to the deceased poet.
courteous regard for people's feelings; "in deference to your wishes"; "out of respect for his privacy"
The regard and recognition of the absolute dignity that every human being possesses Respect is treating people as they should be treated Specifically, respect is indicative of compassion and consideration of others, which includes a sensitivity to and regard for the feelings and needs of others and an awareness of the effect of one's own behavior on them Respect also involves the notion of treating people justly
(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point; "it differs in that respect" an attitude of admiration or esteem; "she lost all respect for him" regard highly; think much of; "I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity" show respect towards; "honor your parents!
An expression of respect of deference; regards; as, to send one's respects to another