pays respect

A form of pay respect — To demonstrate or profess respect to (someone or an ideal); to behave in a manner that demonstrates respect to (someone or an ideal).

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of pay respect
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