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respected

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Pronunciation: US /rɪˈspɛktɪd/

respected means: Thought well of by others because of good qualities, work, or behaviour.

adjective

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Thought well of by others because of good qualities, work, or behaviour.

  • She is a respected doctor.
  • His work is widely respected.
  • The coach remained respected even after the team lost.

How to use it: respected for something (She is respected for her honesty.); respected by someone (He is respected by his colleagues.)

Similar words: admired, esteemed, well-regarded

Opposites: despised

Common phrases: highly respected, respected teacher, widely respected

Questions about respected

What does respected mean?

Thought well of by others because of good qualities, work, or behaviour.

What is respected in other languages?

Türkçe: saygı duyulan · Español: respetado · Français: respecté · Deutsch: angesehen · Italiano: rispettato · 日本語: 尊敬される

How do you pronounce respected?

It is pronounced /rɪˈspɛktɪd/.

How do you use respected in a sentence?

She is a respected doctor. His work is widely respected.

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