Synonyms for respected
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : ri-spekt |
| Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈspɛkt |
Définition of respected
Origin :- late 14c., "relationship, relation; regard, consideration," from Old French respect and directly from Latin respectus "regard, a looking at," literally "act of looking back (or often) at one," noun use of past participle of respicere "look back at, regard, consider," from re- "back" (see re-) + specere "look at" (see scope (n.1)). Meanings "feeling of esteem excited by actions or attributes of someone or something; courteous or considerate treatment due to personal worth or power" are from 1580s, as is sense of "point, particular feature."
- adj esteemed
- They all admired and respected her, and nobody doubted the reality of her adventures.
- Extract from : « Harriet, The Moses of Her People » by Sarah H. Bradford
- Still there was that in them which respected the mother's grief; they tried to shield her.
- Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
- He loved the woman, in spite of all; he respected her, even reverenced her.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- Rulers and officials of the government must be respected and honored.
- Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump
- They should continue to live honoured and respected upon earth.
- Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
- For in the bottom of her heart Betty both feared and respected Peter.
- Extract from : « Fair Margaret » by H. Rider Haggard
- I have been treated and respected as a gentleman universally.
- Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
- Her hair, which alone disease had respected, clothed her in gold.
- Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
- Mrs. Rice is a lady of refinement, exemplary, and much beloved and respected.
- Extract from : « Cleveland Past and Present » by Maurice Joblin
- My respected uncle is sure to be sunning his waistcoat in Piccadilly.
- Extract from : « Roden's Corner » by Henry Seton Merriman
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