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respecter

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re⋅spect⋅er

  [ri-spek-ter]
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–noun
someone or something that is influenced by the social standing, importance, power, or any deterrent put forth by persons or things (used chiefly in negative constructions): Death is no respecter of wealth.
Origin:
1605–15; respect + -er 1
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re·spect   (rĭ-spěkt')   
tr.v.   re·spect·ed, re·spect·ing, re·spects

  1. To feel or show deferential regard for; esteem.

  2. To avoid violation of or interference with: respect the speed limit.

  3. To relate or refer to; concern.

n.  

  1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. See Synonyms at regard.

  2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem.

  3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation.

  4. respects Polite expressions of consideration or deference: pay one's respects.

  5. A particular aspect, feature, or detail: In many respects this is an important decision.

  6. Usage Problem Relation; reference. See Usage Note at regard.


[From Middle English, regard, from Old French, from Latin respectus, from past participle of respicere, to look back at, regard : re-, re- + specere, to look at; see spek- in Indo-European roots.]
re·spect'er n.
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