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exhibit respect

[ɪɡˈzɪbɪt rɪˈspɛkt]
verb phrase
demonstrar respeito
1. to show or display respect through actions, words, or behavior
The students exhibited respect by listening attentively to their teacher.
Os alunos demonstraram respeito ouvindo atentamente o seu professor.
2. to manifest reverence or deference toward someone or something
She exhibited respect for her elders by standing when they entered the room.
Ela demonstrou respeito pelos seus mais velhos levantando-se quando eles entraram na sala.
Synonyms
show respectdisplay respectdemonstrate respectmanifest respectpay respectshow deference
Antonyms
disrespectshow disrespectexhibit disrespectdisplay contemptshow irreverence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demonstrar respeito
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
demonstrar respeito
standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
demonstrar respeito
common in both formal and casual speech
Portugal
exibir respeito
more literal translation; 'mostrar respeito' is also used

Related Idioms & Phrases

command respect
earn respect
pay one's respects
show due respect
treat with respect
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