The difference between Despise and Respect

When used as verbs, despise means to regard with contempt or scorn, whereas respect means to have respect for.

Respect is also interjection with the meaning: hello, hi.

Respect is also noun with the meaning: an attitude of consideration or high regard.

check bellow for the other definitions of Despise and Respect

Respect as a noun (uncountable):

an attitude of consideration or high regard

Examples:

"He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him."

"we do respect people for their dignity and worth."
Respect as a noun (uncountable):

good opinion, honor, or admiration
Respect as a noun (uncountable, always plural):

Polite greetings, often offered as condolences after a death.

Examples:

"The mourners paid their last respects to the deceased poet."
Respect as a noun (countable):

a particular aspect, feature or detail of something

Examples:

"This year's model is superior to last year's in several respects."
Respect as a noun:

Good will; favor

Respect as a verb:

To have respect for.

Examples:

"She is an intellectual giant, and I respect her greatly."
Respect as a verb:

To have regard for something, to observe a custom, practice, rule or right.

Examples:

"I respect your right to hold that belief, although I think it is nonsense."
Respect as a verb:

To abide by an agreement.

Examples:

"They failed to respect the treaty they had signed, and invaded."
Respect as a verb:

To take notice of; to regard as worthy of special consideration; to heed.
Respect as a verb (transitive, dated except in "respecting"):

To relate to; to be concerned with.
Respect as a verb (obsolete):

To regard; to consider; to deem.
Respect as a verb (obsolete):

To look toward; to face.