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last respects

 

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Noun last respects has 1 sense
  1. last respects - the act of expressing respect for someone who has died; "he paid his last respects by standing quietly at the graveside"
    --1 is a kind of
    deference, respect

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Last Respects


Description:

Last respects refer to the final act of showing honor, reverence, or tribute to a deceased person. It is a solemn gesture performed by family, friends, and acquaintances to pay their final respects and bid farewell to the departed.


Sample Sentences:

1. The grieving family requested all attendees to gather at the church to pay their last respects to their beloved father.

2. As a mark of respect, everyone stood in silence as the funeral procession passed by to pay their last respects.

3. She was unable to attend the funeral but sent a beautiful bouquet of flowers as her way of paying her last respects.

4. The dignitaries joined hands to lay wreaths in the cemetery, paying their last respects to the national hero.

5. The memorial service provided an opportunity for community members to come together and collectively offer their last respects.


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