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RESPECTING

(noun, verb, prep.)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Respecting.

Respecting - as a noun

(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point

Example: "It differs in that respect"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
regard

The condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

Example: "It is held in esteem"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
esteemregard
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
honorhonourlaurels
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An attitude of admiration or esteem

Example: "She lost all respect for him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
esteemregard
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
attitudemental attitude
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
disrespect

A courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

Example: "His deference to her wishes was very flattering"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deference
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
civilitypoliteness
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Behavior intended to please your parents

Example: "Their children were never very strong on obedience"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
obedience

A feeling of friendship and esteem

Example: "She mistook his manly regard for love"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
regard

Courteous regard for people's feelings

Example: "In deference to your wishes"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deferencerespectfulness

Respecting - as a verb

Regard highly; think much of

Example: "I respect his judgement"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
esteempriseprizevalue
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
considerreckonregardseeview
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
disrespect

Show respect towards

Example: "Honor your parents!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abide byhonorhonourobserve
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
accept
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
disrespect

Respecting - as a preposition

Regarding; considering

Example: "I wrote to him respecting the proposed lawsuit."

Example Sentences

"The company has a strict policy regarding respecting diversity and inclusion."
"The teacher reminded the students about respecting each other's belongings."
"The new management aims to create a culture of respecting employees' work-life balance."
"The coach emphasized the importance of respecting the referee's decisions during the match."
"I made a point of respecting his opinion during the debate."
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Word Game Points

Is RESPECTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, respecting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RESPECTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is RESPECTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, respecting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RESPECTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is RESPECTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, respecting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RESPECTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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