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- Dictionaryrespected/rɪˈspɛktɪd/
adjective
- 1. deeply admired or esteemed: "a respected academic"
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RESPECTED definition: 1. admired by many people for your qualities or achievements: 2. admired by many people for your…. Learn more.
: a relation or reference to a particular thing or situation. remarks having respect to an earlier plan. 2. : an act of giving particular attention : consideration. 3. a. : high or special regard : esteem. b. : the quality or state of being esteemed. c. respects plural : expressions of high or special regard or deference. paid our respects. 4.
RESPECT definition: 1. admiration felt or shown for someone or something that you believe has good ideas or qualities…. Learn more.
Respect is a way of treating or thinking about something or someone. If you respect your teacher, you admire her and treat her well. People respect others who are impressive for any reason, such as being in authority — like a teacher or cop — or being older — like a grandparent.
Someone who's respected has a great reputation. Aretha Franklin wanted to be respected, so she sang “r-e-s-p-e-c-t, find out what it means to me,” which turned out to be a kind of anthem for women when it came out in 1967. A respected college is esteemed, or thought highly of, because it produces great scholars and important research.
If you respect someone, you have a good opinion of their character or ideas. I want people to respect me for my work. American English : respect / rɪˈspɛkt /
n. 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem: I have great respect for your work. See Synonyms at regard. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem: a leader held in the greatest respect. 3. a. Consideration or appreciation: Can't you at least give me some respect? b.
Definition of 'respected' respected. (rɪspɛktɪd ) adjective. 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. Synonyms: admired, acclaimed, famous, celebrated More Synonyms of respected.
Definition of respect noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
deference to a right, privilege, privileged position, or someone or something considered to have certain rights or privileges; proper acceptance or courtesy; acknowledgment: respect for a suspect's right to counsel; to show respect for the flag; respect for the elderly. the condition of being esteemed or honored: to be held in respect.
