The noun respect has 7 senses (first 5 from tagged texts)
1. (15) respect, regard -- ((usually preceded by `in') a detail or point; "it differs in that respect")
2. (5) esteem, regard, respect -- (the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded); "it is held in esteem"; "a man who has earned high regard")
3. (5) respect, esteem, regard -- (an attitude of admiration or esteem; "she lost all respect for him")
4. (1) deference, respect -- (a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard; "his deference to her wishes was very flattering"; "be sure to give my respects to the dean")
5. (1) obedience, respect -- (behavior intended to please your parents; "their children were never very strong on obedience"; "he went to law school out of respect for his father's wishes")
6. regard, respect -- (a feeling of friendship and esteem; "she mistook his manly regard for love"; "he inspires respect")
7. deference, respect, respectfulness -- (courteous regard for people's feelings; "in deference to your wishes"; "out of respect for his privacy")
Overview of verb respect
The verb respect has 2 senses (first 2 from tagged texts)
1. (12) respect, esteem, value, prize, prise -- (regard highly; think much of; "I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity")