respected

US /rɪˈspek.tɪd/

UK /rɪˈspek.tɪd/

1.

admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements.

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she was respected by everyone she worked with

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esteem admire appreciate cherish value prize treasure look up to venerate revere reverence adulate worship idolize lionize hero-worship honour applaud praise favour

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despise

2.

have due regard for (someone's feelings, wishes, or rights).

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I respected his views

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take into consideration make allowances for take cognizance of observe remember regard

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scorn

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respect respective respectively respectable with respect to with all due respect with (all due) respect