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respecting

re·spect·ing
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ri-spek-ting]
    • /rɪˈspɛk tɪŋ/
    • /rɪˈspekt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-spek-ting]
    • /rɪˈspɛk tɪŋ/

Definitions of respecting word

  • preposition respecting regarding; concerning. 1
  • noun respecting a particular, detail, or point (usually preceded by in): to differ in some respect. 1
  • noun respecting relation or reference: inquiries with respect to a route. 1
  • noun respecting 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. 1
  • noun respecting deference to a right, privilege, privileged position, or someone or something considered to have certain rights or privileges; proper acceptance or courtesy; acknowledgment: respect for a suspect's right to counsel; to show respect for the flag; respect for the elderly. 1
  • noun respecting the condition of being esteemed or honored: to be held in respect. 1
See all 20 definitions of respecting

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Origin of respecting

First appearance:

before 1725
One of the 49% newest English words
First recorded in 1725-35; respect + -ing2

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Parts of speech for Respecting

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Respecting

respecting popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for respecting

prep respecting

  • anent — lying against; alongside
  • apropos — Something which is apropos, or apropos of, a subject or event, is connected with it or relevant to it.
  • as for — You use as for and as to at the beginning of a sentence in order to introduce a slightly different subject that is still connected to the previous one.
  • as regards — You can use as regards to indicate the subject that is being talked or written about.
  • as to — with reference to

adj respecting

  • in relation to — an existing connection; a significant association between or among things: the relation between cause and effect.
  • loving — feeling or showing love; warmly affectionate; fond: loving glances.

adjective respecting

  • about — You use about to introduce who or what something relates to or concerns.
  • obeisant — a movement of the body expressing deep respect or deferential courtesy, as before a superior; a bow, curtsy, or other similar gesture.
All 11 Synonyms of respecting

Top questions with respecting

  • what does the bible say about parents respecting their children?

Related words

  • discreet

    judicious in one's conduct or speech, especially with regard to respecting privacy or maintaining silence about something of a delicate nature; prudent; circumspect.

  • intolerant

    not tolerating or respecting beliefs, opinions, usages, manners, etc., different from one's own, as in political or religious matters; bigoted.

  • womanist

    believing in and respecting the abilities and talents of women; acknowledging women's contributions to society.
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