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respected

/ɹɪˈspɛktɪd/

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verb

To have respect for.

Examples :

"She is an intellectual giant, and I respect her greatly."

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verb

To have regard for something, to observe a custom, practice, rule or right.

Examples :

"I respect your right to hold that belief, although I think it is nonsense."

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verb

To abide by an agreement.

Examples :

"They failed to respect the treaty they had signed, and invaded."

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verb

To take notice of; to regard as worthy of special consideration; to heed.

Examples :

"The teacher respected Maya's thoughtful answer and called on her again in class. "

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verb

(dated except in "respecting") To relate to; to be concerned with.

Examples :

"The teacher respected the students' questions, focusing on their concerns about the upcoming test. "

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To regard; to consider; to deem.

Examples :

"My teacher respected my effort on the project, even though the final result wasn't perfect. "

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To look toward; to face.

Examples :

"The student respectfully respected the teacher's directions during the class presentation. "

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adjective

Deserving of respect; due special honor or appreciation.

Examples :

"He was a respected jurist and his death will be a loss to the profession."

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