Vocabulary

Form

to show respect for; to revere; to honour; to honor; to worship; to hold in esteem

verb vt
N2 freq #900

Example sentences

It is important, in any age, to adore God and to respect one's parents.

I respect elderly people.

I was taught to respect my elders.

We should worship our ancestors.

We should hold old people in reverence.

My parents told me that we should respect the elderly.

My parents told me we should respect the old.