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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.
The meaning of RESPECT is a relation or reference to a particular thing or situation. How to use respect in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Respect.
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.
If you show respect for someone's wishes, rights, or customs, you avoid doing anything they would dislike or regard as wrong.
Respect definition: a particular, detail, or point (usually preceded by in). See examples of RESPECT used in a sentence.
[uncountable, singular] polite behaviour towards or care for somebody/something that you think is important. respect for somebody/something to show a lack of respect for authority. They have a deep respect for the natural world. He has no respect for her feelings. Everyone has a right to be treated with respect.
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.
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.
Someone or something that is respected is admired and considered important by many people. He is highly respected for his novels and plays. [ + for] She is a well respected member of the international community. Synonyms: admired, acclaimed, famous, celebrated More Synonyms of respected. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.
