respect vs accept

accept vs respect

respect is a noun but accept is not a noun.

respect and accept both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
respect	Yes	No	Yes	No
accept	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, accept is a hypernym of respect; that is, accept is a word with a broader meaning than respect:

respect: show respect towards
accept: consider or hold as true

respect (noun)	accept (noun)
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)

respect (verb)	accept (verb)
regard highly; think much of	consider or hold as true
show respect towards	react favorably to; consider right and proper
	tolerate or accommodate oneself to
	be sexually responsive to, used of a female domesticated mammal
	give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
	receive willingly something given or offered
	take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
	admit into a group or community
	receive (a report) officially, as from a committee
	make use of or accept for some purpose
	be designed to hold or take

Difference between respect and accept

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