respected

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/ɹɪˈspɛktɪd/ English

Definitions

verb

To have respect for.“She is an intellectual giant, and I respect her greatly.”
To have regard for something, to observe a custom, practice, rule or right.“I respect your right to hold that belief, although I think it is nonsense.”
To abide by an agreement.“They failed to respect the treaty they had signed, and invaded.”
To take notice of; to regard as worthy of special consideration; to heed.

adjective

Deserving of respect; due special honor or appreciation.“He was a respected jurist and his death will be a loss to the profession.”

Related words

Synonyms

honor esteem revere venerate value admired well-regarded well-thought-of reputable illustrious glorious proud redoubtable esteemed respectable respectful valued appreciated

Antonyms

contemn despect despise dis disrespect diss belittle ignore neglect slight

Associated

peers feared scholar loved circles colleagues figure elder expert influential respect

Rhymes

dejected neglected unexpected affected connected collected disconnected reflected expected selected

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