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Meaning of respecting

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

respecting

Pronunciation:/ɹɪˈspɛktɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To have respect for.

    Example: She is an intellectual giant, and I respect her greatly.

  2. To have regard for something, to observe a custom, practice, rule or right.

    Example: I respect your right to hold that belief, although I think it is nonsense.

  3. To abide by an agreement.

    Example: They failed to respect the treaty they had signed, and invaded.

  4. To take notice of; to regard as worthy of special consideration; to heed.

preposition

Definitions

  1. Regarding; considering

    Example: I wrote to him respecting the proposed lawsuit.