Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pay respect

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.88 in modern English

Syllables
pay re-spect
IPA
19
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To demonstrate or profess respect to (someone or an ideal); to behave in a manner that demonstrates respect to (someone or an ideal).

Inflected Forms

pays respect (present, singular) paying respect (participle, present) paid respect (participle, past) paid respect (past)

Phrases

pay one's respects

Frequently Paired Words

pay one's respects

Questions

What does pay respect mean?
To demonstrate or profess respect to (someone or an ideal); to behave in a manner that demonstrates respect to (someone or an ideal).

How to pronounce pay respect

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