ALL meanings of respecting
re·spect·ing
R r - 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
- noun respecting respects, a formal expression or gesture of greeting, esteem, or friendship: Give my respects to your parents. 1
- noun respecting favor or partiality. 1
- noun respecting Archaic. a consideration. 1
- verb with object respecting to hold in esteem or honor: I cannot respect a cheat. 1
- verb with object respecting to show regard or consideration for: to respect someone's rights. 1
- verb with object respecting to refrain from intruding upon or interfering with: to respect a person's privacy. 1
- verb with object respecting to relate or have reference to. 1
- idioms respecting in respect of, in reference to; in regard to; concerning. 1
- idioms respecting in respect that, Archaic. because of; since. 1
- idioms respecting pay one's respects, to visit in order to welcome, greet, etc.: We paid our respects to the new neighbors. to express one's sympathy, especially to survivors following a death: We paid our respects to the family. 1
- idioms respecting with respect to, referring to; concerning: with respect to your latest request. 1
- preposition respecting taking into consideration 1
- preposition respecting concerning; regarding 0
- preposition respecting concerning; about 0