Consideration vs. Respect

Consideration vs. Respect — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Consideration and Respect

Considerationnoun

The thought process of considering, of taking multiple or specified factors into account (with of being the main corresponding adposition).

After much consideration, I have decided to stay.Consideration of environmental effects is needed when choosing material.

Respectnoun

(uncountable) an attitude of consideration or high regard

He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him.we do respect people for their dignity and worth.

Considerationnoun

Something considered as a reason or ground for a (possible) decision.

Respectnoun

(uncountable) good opinion, honor, or admiration

Considerationnoun

The tendency to consider others.

You showed remarkable consideration in giving up your place for your friend.Will you noisy children show some consideration and stop your infernal screaming? I'm trying to study!

Respectnoun

Polite greetings, often offered as condolences after a death.

The mourners paid their last respects to the deceased poet.
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Considerationnoun

A payment or other recompense for something done.

Sure I'll move my car, but only for a consideration.

Respectnoun

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

This year's model is superior to last year's in several respects.

Considerationnoun

(law) A matter of inducement for something promised; something valuable given as recompense for a promise, which causes the promise to become binding as a contract.

Respectnoun

Good will; favor

Considerationnoun

Importance, claim to notice, regard.

Respectverb

To have respect for.

She is an intellectual giant, and I respect her greatly.
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Considerationnoun

the process of giving careful thought to something

Respectverb

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

I respect your right to hold that belief, although I think it is nonsense.

Considerationnoun

information that should be kept in mind when making a decision;

another consideration is the time it would take

Respectverb

To abide by an agreement.

They failed to respect the treaty they had signed, and invaded.

Considerationnoun

a discussion of a topic (as in a meeting);

consideration of the traffic problem took more than an hour

Respectverb

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

Considerationnoun

kind and considerate regard for others;

he showed no consideration for her feelings

Respectverb

To relate to; to be concerned with.

Considerationnoun

a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone

Respectverb

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

Considerationnoun

a considerate and thoughtful act

Respectverb

(obsolete) To look toward; to face.

Respectinterjection

(Jamaica) hello, hi

Respectnoun

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

it differs in that respect

Respectnoun

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

it is held in esteema man who has earned high regard

Respectnoun

an attitude of admiration or esteem;

she lost all respect for him

Respectnoun

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

his deference to her wishes was very flatteringbe sure to give my respects to the dean

Respectnoun

behavior intended to please your parents;

their children were never very strong on obediencehe went to law school out of respect for his father's wishes

Respectnoun

a feeling of friendship and esteem;

she mistook his manly regard for lovehe inspires respect

Respectnoun

courteous regard for people's feelings;

in deference to your wishesout of respect for his privacy

Respectverb

regard highly; think much of;

I respect his judgementWe prize his creativity

Respectverb

show respect towards;

honor your parents!