We use it to signify respect, amicable greeting, or agreement.

Arilyn merely nodded, hoping her silence would signify respect rather than extreme lack of interest.

It finally dawned on her that their exaggerated courtesies signified respect.

To signify respect or to specify which Muhammad one is speaking about, the name could be lengthened to the extent necessary or desired.

So how does one gesture come to signify affection, celebration, grief, comfort and respect, all over the world?

One act that may signify worship of or respect for him involves small artificial heaps of stones scattered about the land.

Still, I think it would be good to have some gesture or ritual that signifies at least minimal mutual respect.

To some, street tranquillity signified popularity, deference, and respect, a 'thank you' for the service practices of the patrol officer.

This is not fair, and I hope that 'culture' will also signify respect for pensioners' rights.

Their officer stepped forward, making the droop-tailed bow with fingertips lightly touching that signified respect.