| spur | | |
| n. (communication) | 1. goad, goading, prod, prodding, spur, spurring, urging | a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something.; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves" |
| ~ encouragement | the expression of approval and support. |
| n. (shape) | 2. acantha, spine, spur | any sharply pointed projection. |
| ~ projection | any solid convex shape that juts out from something. |
| n. (plant) | 3. spur | tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers. |
| ~ plant process, enation | a natural projection or outgrowth from a plant body or organ. |
| n. (artifact) | 4. gad, spur | a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward.; "cowboys know not to squat with their spurs on" |
| ~ boot | footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg. |
| ~ goad, prod | a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion. |
| ~ rowel | a small spiked wheel at the end of a spur. |
| n. (artifact) | 5. branch line, spur, spur track | a railway line connected to a trunk line. |
| ~ rail line, railway line, line | the road consisting of railroad track and roadbed. |
| ~ loop-line | a railway branch line that branches from the trunk line and then rejoins it later on. |
| v. (social) | 6. spur | incite or stimulate.; "The Academy was formed to spur research" |
| ~ encourage, promote, further, boost, advance | contribute to the progress or growth of.; "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom" |
| v. (emotion) | 7. goad, spur | give heart or courage to. |
| ~ encourage | inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to. |
| v. (contact) | 8. spur | strike with a spur. |
| ~ injure, wound | cause injuries or bodily harm to. |
| ~ strike | deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon.; "The teacher struck the child"; "the opponent refused to strike"; "The boxer struck the attacker dead" |
| v. (contact) | 9. spur | goad with spurs.; "the rider spurred his horse" |
| ~ goad | urge with or as if with a goad. |
| v. (contact) | 10. spur | equip with spurs.; "spur horses" |
| ~ equip, fit out, outfit, fit | provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose.; "The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities" |
| respect | | |
| n. (cognition) | 1. regard, respect | (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point.; "it differs in that respect" |
| ~ detail, item, point | an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole.; "several of the details are similar"; "a point of information" |
| n. (state) | 2. esteem, regard, respect | the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded).; "it is held in esteem"; "a man who has earned high regard" |
| ~ honour, honor, laurels | the state of being honored. |
| ~ stature | high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement.; "a man of great stature" |
| n. (cognition) | 3. esteem, regard, respect | an attitude of admiration or esteem.; "she lost all respect for him" |
| ~ attitude, mental attitude | a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways.; "he had the attitude that work was fun" |
| ~ estimation, estimate | the respect with which a person is held.; "they had a high estimation of his ability" |
| n. (act) | 4. deference, respect | a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard.; "his deference to her wishes was very flattering"; "be sure to give my respects to the dean" |
| ~ civility, politeness | the act of showing regard for others. |
| ~ homage, court | respectful deference.; "pay court to the emperor" |
| ~ last respects | the act of expressing respect for someone who has died.; "he paid his last respects by standing quietly at the graveside" |
| ~ props | proper respect.; "I have to give my props to the governor for the way he handled the problem" |
| n. (act) | 5. obedience, respect | behavior intended to please your parents.; "their children were never very strong on obedience"; "he went to law school out of respect for his father's wishes" |
| ~ filial duty | duty of a child to its parents. |
| n. (feeling) | 6. regard, respect | a feeling of friendship and esteem.; "she mistook his manly regard for love"; "he inspires respect" |
| ~ affection, affectionateness, philia, warmness, fondness, warmheartedness, tenderness, heart | a positive feeling of liking.; "he had trouble expressing the affection he felt"; "the child won everyone's heart"; "the warmness of his welcome made us feel right at home" |
| n. (attribute) | 7. deference, respect, respectfulness | courteous regard for people's feelings.; "in deference to your wishes"; "out of respect for his privacy" |
| ~ good manners, courtesy | a courteous manner. |
| v. (cognition) | 8. esteem, prise, prize, respect, value | regard highly; think much of.; "I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity" |
| ~ consider, regard, view, reckon, see | deem to be.; "She views this quite differently from me"; "I consider her to be shallow"; "I don't see the situation quite as negatively as you do" |
| ~ think the world of | esteem very highly.; "She thinks the world of her adviser" |
| ~ reverence, venerate, revere, fear | regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of.; "Fear God as your father"; "We venerate genius" |
| ~ admire, look up to | feel admiration for. |
| v. (social) | 9. abide by, honor, honour, observe, respect | show respect towards.; "honor your parents!" |
| ~ accept | consider or hold as true.; "I cannot accept the dogma of this church"; "accept an argument" |
| ~ lionise, lionize, celebrate | assign great social importance to.; "The film director was celebrated all over Hollywood"; "The tenor was lionized in Vienna" |
| ~ tolerate | recognize and respect (rights and beliefs of others).; "We must tolerate the religions of others" |
| reverence | | |
| n. (feeling) | 1. awe, fear, reverence, veneration | a feeling of profound respect for someone or something.; "the fear of God"; "the Chinese reverence for the dead"; "the French treat food with gentle reverence"; "his respect for the law bordered on veneration" |
| ~ emotion | any strong feeling. |
| n. (cognition) | 2. reverence | a reverent mental attitude. |
| ~ attitude, mental attitude | a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways.; "he had the attitude that work was fun" |
| n. (act) | 3. reverence | an act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy). |
| ~ action | something done (usually as opposed to something said).; "there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions" |
| ~ bowing, obeisance, bow | bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting. |
| ~ curtsey, curtsy | bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women. |
| v. (emotion) | 4. fear, revere, reverence, venerate | regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of.; "Fear God as your father"; "We venerate genius" |
| ~ esteem, respect, prise, prize, value | regard highly; think much of.; "I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity" |
| ~ saint, enshrine | hold sacred. |
| ~ worship | show devotion to (a deity).; "Many Hindus worship Shiva" |
Recent comments
3 weeks 6 hours ago
7 weeks 1 day ago
8 weeks 4 days ago
23 weeks 6 days ago
23 weeks 6 days ago
23 weeks 6 days ago
24 weeks 4 days ago
28 weeks 5 days ago
29 weeks 4 days ago
30 weeks 3 days ago