respecting

Meanings

• Verb

  Showing politeness and consideration towards someone or something.

  - "He always respects the rules of the game."
  - "She respects her elders and listens to their advice."

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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

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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From Old French 'respecter', meaning 'to look back, to regard, to value'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'respecting' appears in the title of a 1967 novel by Truman Capote.

2. In some cultures, showing respect involves removing shoes before entering a home or temple.

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Related Concepts

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1. Politeness: Respecting is closely related to politeness, as both involve showing consideration and deference to others.

2. Courtesy: Respecting is also related to courtesy, as both involve treating others with respect and consideration.

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Culture

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Respecting is a fundamental concept in many cultures and societies, and is often considered a key component of good manners and social etiquette.

How to Memorize "respecting"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of respecting, such as nodding or bowing to someone, or treating something with care.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'respecting' with words like 'polite' and 'considerate'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic such as 'Remembering Politeness Elevates Consideration and Treats Everyone Nicely' (RPECTEN) to help remember the meaning of respecting.

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