respects
/ɹɪˈspɛkts/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
regards or respect expressed for a deceased person, usually at the same time as offering condolences to other mourners.
Noun
Examples
Please come to the funeral service and pay your last respects to her grandmother.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “respects” mean?
regards or respect expressed for a deceased person, usually at the same time as offering condolences to other mourners.
Is “respects” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.