Re*spect" (r?*sp?kt"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Respected; p. pr. & vb. n.
Respecting.] [L. respectare, v. intens. from respicere, respectum, to
look back, respect; pref. re- re- + specere, spicere, to look, to view:
cf. F. respecter. See Spy, and cf. Respite.] 1. To take notice of; to
regard with special attention; to regard as worthy of special
consideration; hence, to care for; to heed.
Thou respectest not spilling Edward's blood.
Shak.
In orchards and gardens, we do not so much respect beauty as
variety of ground for fruits, trees, and herbs.
Bacon.
2. To consider worthy of esteem; to regard with honor. "I do respect
thee as my soul." Shak.