respected

Meanings

• adjective

  treated with respect or deference; esteemed

  - "He is a respected member of the community."
  - "The respected elder spoke wisely."

• adjective

  regarded with great or especial respect; esteemed

  - "She is a respected figure in her field."
  - "The respected dead are honored in this tradition."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹɪˈspɛktɪd/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

contemn , despect , despise , dis , disrespect , diss , belittle , ignore , neglect , slight

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Synonyms

honor , esteem , honor , revere , venerate , esteem , value , admired , well-regarded

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with respected
complexed , perplexed , vexed

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Variants

List of all variants of respected that leads to same result
respect , respected , respecter , respecters , respecting , respects

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Etymology

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From Old French respect, from reverence, from re- 'back' + speic 'regard, view'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'respect' appears in the Bible over 200 times.

2. In ancient Rome, a respected citizen was often represented in art with a toga, a traditional Roman garment.

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Related Concepts

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1. esteem: The feeling of respect or admiration for someone or something.

2. reverence: A feeling or attitude of deep respect and honor for a person, thing, or belief.

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Quotes

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1. Congress shall make no law "respecting" an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof …

   - {it}The Constitiution of the United States of America{/it}

2. He had a weak point—this Fortunato—although in other regards he was a man to be "respected" and even feared.

   - Edgar Allan Poe,{it}The Cask of Amontillado{/it},1846

3. Many other critics "respect" her work, but marginalize her as "the best Polish woman artist" or "the best woman artist of Eastern Europe."

   - Andrew Solomon,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},21 Aug. 1994

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Culture

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Respected is often used to describe individuals or entities that hold a high social status or are esteemed for their achievements or knowledge. In literature and art, respected individuals are often portrayed as wise, powerful, or influential.

How to Memorize "respected"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person being treated with respect and dignity, or imagine a group of people showing respect to a respected leader.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with images of respect, such as a crown, a throne, or a person bowing in respect.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'R' is for 'regarded with respect', 'S' is for 'sign of esteem'.

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