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The word respect from the latin word
respicere meaning “look at, regard, consider”. Respicere itself is
a combination of two words RE “I” + SPECERE “Look”,
hence the word for glasses “spectacles”.
In English, there are a range of meanings and attributes associated with the
word respect, namely:
•To face, or look to (towards)
•A consideration, a fact or motive which assists in, or leads to the
formation of a decision, an end or aim. (1549)
•To treat, or regard with deference, esteem, or honour; to feel or show
respect for (1560)
•Deferential regard or esteem felt or shown towards a person or thing.
(1586)
•To esteem, prize or value (a thing) (1638)
•Heed, care, attention (1647)
•To pay attention to; to observe carefully (1662)
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