Attachment
Attachment noun - A feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone.
Usage example: I doubt that there's any permanent attachment between the two teenagers
Respect and attachment are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Respect" instead a noun "Attachment".
Respect
Respect noun - A feeling of great approval and liking.
Usage example: I have a lot of respect for Martin Luther King, Jr.'s steadfast courage
Attachment and respect are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Attachment" instead a noun "Respect".
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| special | special attachment | special respect |
| particular | particular attachment | particular respect |
| similar | similar attachment | similar respect |
| complete | complete attachment | complete respect |
| Other adjectives: certain, instant, true, genuine, single, deep, obvious, profound, strong, actual, real, massive, large, extreme, great, little, personal, new, possible, apparent, extra, greater, growing. | ||
Both words in one sentence
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Sure enough, the puppy dies, but Shinichi doesn't show any emotional attachment or respect to it, and just throws it into the trash bin.
Source: Manga / Parasyte -
Also exhibited when Ben Carmine dies, as it seemed that he was developing a certain amount of respect and attachment to the rookie.
Source: Not So Stoic - For example, Miko's recklessness is finally explained, Soundwave's attachment to Laserbeak is looked at, and Bulkhead and Fowler come to respect each other as soldiers.
Source: Party Scattering
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