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philia vs respect

respect vs philia

philia and respect both are nouns.

philia is not a verb while respect is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
philia Yes No No No
respect Yes No Yes No
As nouns, respect is a hyponym of philia; that is, respect is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than philia:
  • philia: a positive feeling of liking
  • respect: a feeling of friendship and esteem
Other hyponyms of philia include attachment, fond regard, protectiveness, regard, soft spot.
philia (noun) respect (noun)
a positive feeling of liking behavior intended to please your parents
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
courteous regard for people's feelings
(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
an attitude of admiration or esteem
a feeling of friendship and esteem
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
philia (verb) respect (verb)
regard highly; think much of
show respect towards
Difference between philia and respect

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