Respect Each Other: Meaning, Usage, and Examples

Meaning 1：show mutual respect (respect each other)

respect each other 🔊

/rɪˈspɛkt iːtʃ ˈʌðər/

v. phr.

To show polite and considerate behavior towards one another, treating each other with kindness.

Two people shaking hands in park showing mutual respect

show mutual respect 🔊

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/ʃoʊ ˈmjuːtʃuəl rɪˈspɛkt/

v. phr.

To act courteously and considerately toward one another, recognizing each other's worth and feelings.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Respect from Latin 'respectus' (regard), plus 'each other' for reciprocity.

💡 Mnemonic

Think of two mirrors facing each other — each reflects the other's value.

📖 Example

In a team project, members who respect each other often achieve better results. 🔊 In a team project, members who show mutual respect often achieve better results.

🔗 Collocations

respect each other's opinions – to value and consider the views of one another

respect each other's boundaries – to acknowledge and honor personal limits

respect each other's space – to allow physical or emotional privacy

🔄 Synonyms

treat one another with respect (v. phr.) – To behave in a polite and considerate way toward each other

show mutual regard (v. phr.) – To demonstrate reciprocal esteem and consideration

be respectful to each other (v. phr.) – To act in a way that shows respect for one another

🚫 Antonyms

disrespect each other (v. phr.) – To treat one another with rudeness or lack of regard

treat each other poorly (v. phr.) – To behave badly or unkindly toward one another

show mutual disrespect (v. phr.) – To display reciprocal disregard or contempt

🌱 Derivatives

respectful (adj.) – Showing politeness and consideration

respectfully (adv.) – In a way that shows respect

disrespect (n./v.) – Lack of respect or to show lack of respect

📖 Cultural Story

Originating from Latin 'respectus' meaning 'regard', the phrase 'respect each other' became central in modern discourse on civil rights and workplace equality, emphasizing reciprocal esteem.