Synonyms for

Respecting

Verb / ri:ˈspektɪŋ / Another word for respecting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Showing admiration or consideration for someone or something.

Synonyms & similar words

esteem disrespect abideby observe prise disesteem honour respect honor value prize honoring regarding acknowledging esteeming prizing valuing cherishing appreciating admiring revering venerating deferential courteous polite thoughtful considerate attentive careful circumspect cautious

Synonyms by register

Formal

honoring adhering to observing acknowledging

Informal

minding going by sticking to

Literary

revering venerating

Antonyms

disrespecting contempt disdain insulting slighting belittling

Common collocations

  • respecting the rules
  • respecting the law
  • respecting privacy
  • respecting elders
  • respecting boundaries
  • respecting opinions
  • respecting differences

Word family

noun respect
verb respect
adjective respectful
adverb respectfully

Usage note

The word 'respecting' is often used in formal contexts, particularly when referring to adherence to rules, laws, or principles. It can also mean 'concerning' or 'regarding', but this usage is becoming less common in favor of 'regarding' or 'concerning'.

Example sentences

  1. Respecting your teachers is important for your education.
  2. I try to be respectful to everyone I meet.
  3. He was given a medal for respecting his opponent during the game.
  4. Respecting other people's opinions can lead to a healthy debate.
  5. The judge ruled in favor of the plaintiff because the defendant was not respecting the contract.

Quotes

  • I cannot conceive of a greater loss than the loss of one's self-respect. - Mahatma Gandhi
  • Respect for ourselves guides our morals; respect for others guides our manners. - Laurence Sterne
  • I'm not concerned with your liking or disliking me... All I ask is that you respect me as a human being. - Jackie Robinson

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