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- Dictionaryrespected/rɪˈspɛktɪd/
adjective
- 1. deeply admired or esteemed: "a respected academic"
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RESPECTED definition: 1. admired by many people for your qualities or achievements: 2. admired by many people for your…. Learn more.
a feeling that something is right or important and you should not attempt to change it or harm it: In their senseless killing of innocent people, the terrorists have shown their lack of respect for human life. She grumbled that young people today have/show no respect for the law. [ U ]
: a relation or reference to a particular thing or situation. remarks having respect to an earlier plan. 2. : an act of giving particular attention : consideration. 3. a. : high or special regard : esteem. b. : the quality or state of being esteemed. c. respects plural : expressions of high or special regard or deference. paid our respects. 4.
1. To feel or show deferential regard for; esteem or admire: All the other scholars respect her. 2. a. To avoid interfering with or intruding upon: Please respect my privacy. b. To avoid violating: I respected the speed limit throughout the trip. 3. To relate or refer to; concern: As respects the rights of land owners, this law says nothing.
Someone or something that is respected is admired and considered important by many people. He is highly respected for his novels and plays. [ + for] She is a well respected member of the international community. Synonyms: admired, acclaimed, famous, celebrated More Synonyms of respected. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.
Respect is a way of treating or thinking about something or someone. If you respect your teacher, you admire her and treat her well. People respect others who are impressive for any reason, such as being in authority — like a teacher or cop — or being older — like a grandparent. You show respect by being polite and kind.
noun. an attitude of deference, admiration, or esteem; regard. the state of being honoured or esteemed. a detail, point, or characteristic; particular. he differs in some respects from his son.
