respect profoundly

[rɪˈspɛkt ˈproʊfaʊndli]

verb phrase

respeitar profundamente

1. to hold someone or something in very high regard; to admire deeply and sincerely

I respect profoundly the courage of those who fought for justice.

Respeito profundamente a coragem daqueles que lutaram pela justiça.

2. to esteem someone with great deference and admiration

She respects profoundly her mentor's wisdom and dedication.

Ela respeita profundamente a sabedoria e dedicação de sua mentora.

NYC Slang

show mad respect

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General Brazilian

respeitar profundamente

standard usage throughout Brazil

São Paulo

respeitar profundamente

common formal and informal usage

Rio de Janeiro

respeitar muito

colloquial alternative, less formal

Portugal

respeitar profundamente

formal and literary usage preferred

respect someone's wishes

earn someone's respect

command respect

pay one's respects

hold in high regard

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