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respecting

The correct spelling is respecting.

How to pronounce respecting

verb

IPA: /ɹɪˈspɛktɪŋ/

Say it like: Res-pec-tin-g

The correct spelling is respecting. To have respect for. For example: "She is an intellectual giant, and I respect her greatly."

Usage Examples

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

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

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

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To have respect for.
  2. 2.To have regard for something, to observe a custom, practice, rule or right.
  3. 3.To abide by an agreement.
  4. 4.To take notice of; to regard as worthy of special consideration; to heed.
  5. 5.(dated except in "respecting") To relate to; to be concerned with.

preposition

  1. 1.Regarding; considering

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