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To take notice of; to regard with special attention; to regard as worthy of special consideration; hence, to care for; to heed.

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  1. v. t. To take notice of; to regard with special attention; to regard as worthy of special consideration; hence, to care for; to heed.
  2. v. t. To consider worthy of esteem; to regard with honor.
  3. v. t. To look toward; to front upon or toward.
  4. v. t. To regard; to consider; to deem.
  5. v. t. To have regard to; to have reference to; to relate to; as, the treaty particularly respects our commerce.
  6. v. The act of noticing with attention; the giving particular consideration to; hence, care; caution.
  7. v. Esteem; regard; consideration; honor.
  8. v. An expression of respect of deference; regards; as, to send one's respects to another.
  9. v. Reputation; repute.
  10. v. Relation; reference; regard.
  11. v. Particular; point regarded; point of view; as, in this respect; in any respect; in all respects.
  12. v. Consideration; motive; interest.