respected
/ɹɪˈspɛktɪd/
verb
- 1
To have respect for.
“She is an intellectual giant, and I respect her greatly.”
- 2
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.”
- 3
To abide by an agreement.
“They failed to respect the treaty they had signed, and invaded.”
- 4
To take notice of; to regard as worthy of special consideration; to heed.
- 5
(dated except in "respecting") To relate to; to be concerned with.
- 6
To regard; to consider; to deem.
- 7
To look toward; to face.
adjective
- 1
Deserving of respect; due special honor or appreciation.
“He was a respected jurist and his death will be a loss to the profession.”
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