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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.
politeness, honour, and care shown towards someone or something that is considered important: You really should treat your parents with more respect. She has no respect for other people's property (= she does not treat it carefully). [ U ] a feeling that something is right or important and you should not attempt to change it or harm it:
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.
relation or reference: inquiries with respect to a route. Synonyms: connection, regard. esteem for or a sense of the worth or excellence of a person, a personal quality or ability, or something considered as a manifestation of a personal quality or ability: I have great respect for her judgment.
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. You show respect by being polite and kind.
1. To feel or show deferential regard for; esteem or admire: All the other scholars respect her. 2. a. To avoid interfering with or intruding upon: Please respect my privacy. b. To avoid violating: I respected the speed limit throughout the trip. 3. To relate or refer to; concern: As respects the rights of land owners, this law says nothing.
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.
[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.
respect. (rɪspekt ) Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense respects , present participle respecting , past tense, past participle respected. 1. verb B1. If you respect someone, you have a good opinion of their character or ideas. I want him to respect me as a career woman. [VERB noun]
Someone or something that is respected is admired and considered important by many people. He is highly respected for his novels and plays. American English : respected / rɪˈspɛktɪd /
