Courtesy vs. Respect

Courtesynoun

(uncountable) Polite behavior.

Courtesynoun

(countable) A polite gesture or remark.

Courtesynoun

(uncountable) Consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence.

Courtesynoun

(uncountable) Willingness or generosity in providing something needed.

Courtesynoun

A curtsey.

Courtesynoun

(legal) The life interest that the surviving husband has in the real or heritable estate of his wife.

Courtesyverb

alternative form of curtsey

Courtesyadjective

Given or done as a polite gesture.

Courtesyadjective

Supplied free of charge.

Courtesynoun

Politeness; civility; urbanity; courtliness.

Courtesynoun

An act of civility or respect; an act of kindness or favor performed with politeness.

Courtesynoun

Favor or indulgence, as distinguished from right; as, a title given one by courtesy.

Courtesynoun

An act of civility, respect, or reverence, made by women, consisting of a slight depression or dropping of the body, with bending of the knees.

Courtesyverb

To make a respectful salutation or movement of respect; esp. (with reference to women), to bow the body slightly, with bending of the knes.

Courtesyverb

To treat with civility.

Courtesynoun

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

Courtesynoun

a courteous or respectful or considerate remark

Courtesynoun

a courteous manner

Courtesynoun

the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behaviour towards others

Courtesynoun

a polite remark or considerate act

Courtesynoun

(especially of transport) supplied free of charge to people who are already paying for another service

Courtesynoun

a curtsy.

Courtesy

Courtesy (from the word courteis, from the 12th century) is gentle politeness and courtly manners. In the Middle Ages in Europe, the behaviour expected of the nobility was compiled in courtesy books.

Respectnoun

(uncountable) an attitude of consideration or high regard

Respectnoun

(uncountable) good opinion, honor, or admiration

Respectnoun

Polite greetings, often offered as condolences after a death.

Respectnoun

(countable) a particular aspect, feature or detail of something

Respectnoun

Good will; favor

Respectverb

To have respect for.

Respectverb

To have regard for something, to observe a custom, practice, rule or right.

Respectverb

To abide by an agreement.

Respectverb

To take notice of; to regard as worthy of special consideration; to heed.

Respectverb

To relate to; to be concerned with.

Respectverb

(obsolete) To regard; to consider; to deem.

Respectverb

(obsolete) To look toward; to face.

Respectinterjection

(Jamaica) hello, hi

Respectverb

To take notice of; to regard with special attention; to regard as worthy of special consideration; hence, to care for; to heed.

Respectverb

To consider worthy of esteem; to regard with honor.

Respectverb

To look toward; to front upon or toward.

Respectverb

To regard; to consider; to deem.

Respectverb

To have regard to; to have reference to; to relate to; as, the treaty particularly respects our commerce.

Respectnoun

The act of noticing with attention; the giving particular consideration to; hence, care; caution.

Respectnoun

Esteem; regard; consideration; honor.

Respectnoun

An expression of respect of deference; regards; as, to send one's respects to another.

Respectnoun

Reputation; repute.

Respectnoun

Particular; point regarded; point of view; as, in this respect; in any respect; in all respects.

Respectnoun

Relation; reference; regard.

Respectnoun

Consideration; motive; interest.

Respectnoun

(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point;

Respectnoun

the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded);

Respectnoun

an attitude of admiration or esteem;

Respectnoun

a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard;

Respectnoun

behavior intended to please your parents;

Respectnoun

a feeling of friendship and esteem;

Respectnoun

courteous regard for people's feelings;

Respectverb

regard highly; think much of;

Respectverb

show respect towards;

Respect

Respect, also called esteem, is a positive feeling or action shown towards someone or something considered important or held in high esteem or regard. It conveys a sense of admiration for good or valuable qualities.