Someone or something that is respected is admired and considered important by many people. He is highly respected for his novels and plays as well as his translations of American novels.

Are admire and respect the same?

As verbs the difference between respect and admire

is that respect is to have respect for while admire is (obsolete|transitive) to be amazed at; to view with surprise; to marvel at.

Does respect mean admiration?

Respect, also called esteem, is a positive feeling or action shown towards someone or something considered important or held in high esteem or regard. It conveys a sense of admiration for good or valuable qualities.