Respecting

/ɹɪˈspɛktɪŋ/ prep, verb

prep, verb ·Moderate ·College 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."

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aboutaboutadhereadherenceadmireagainst

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"We cannot help respecting his courage."

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