prep, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of respect form-of, gerund, participle, present

Preposition

1. 1
   regarding; considering

   "I wrote to him respecting the proposed lawsuit."

Synonyms

All synonyms

concerningregardingaboutagainstanentapropos

Example

More examples

"We cannot help respecting his courage."

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