mark of respect

collocation in English

meaningsofmarkandrespect

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mark
noun
uk
/mɑːk/us
/mɑːrk/
a small area on the surface of something that is damaged, dirty, or different in ...
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respect
noun
uk
/rɪˈspekt/us
/rɪˈspekt/
admiration felt or shown for someone or something that you believe has good ideas ...
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(Definition ofmarkandrespectfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofmark of respect

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Now we should offer some more tangiblemarkofrespect.
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I use the term almost as amarkofrespect.
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We have therefore had to cancel the annual council meeting as amarkofrespect.
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Avoidance relationships are amarkofrespect.
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It is, in fact, amarkofrespectfor the listener—a modern form of good manners.
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It could not have done any harm to anybody, and at all events it would have been amarkofrespectand encouragement.
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I regret that, not simply on account of common courtesy or as amarkofrespect, but because he had the most wonderful speaking manner.
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I would kindly ask that we rise and observe a minute's silence as amarkofrespectin light of this tragic incident.
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As amarkofrespect, the aircraft are not flying today, although there is one standing by in case of emergency.
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On that occasion we created a new precedent by adjourning as amarkofrespectto a man of commanding stature in public life.
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As amarkofrespectthe kit features no sponsor and a unique badge.
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They used to touch their heads to the boulder as amarkofrespectand returned.
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The club, as amarkofrespect, retire his no. 29 shirt.
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As amarkofrespect, several teams altered their cars' liveries.
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Both teams took the pitch wearing black armbands as amarkofrespect.
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Before the thread is tied, the hand is held chest high as amarkofrespect.
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Many local factories also closed that afternoon, as amarkofrespect.
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The shorthand, used after a person's name, is amarkofrespectand acknowledgment of seniority.
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The final stage was not timed as amarkofrespectfor the three deaths.
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For that day, other workers have actually stopped work and gone home as amarkofrespectto a good comrade who perhaps had fallen to his death.
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The ajrak is amarkofrespectwhen it is given to an honoured guest or friend.
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It was an impressive sightthe two ships saluting each other, with everymarkofrespectand good cheer.
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It was a massivemarkofrespectto the man both they and the fans, including me, adored.
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An elderly woman gave him toddy which was customary at that time as amarkofrespect.
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Craft workers see this not as an occupation, but rather amarkofrespectto their heritage.
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