respected
verb
Form of respect , past tense of respect.
Simple meaning
To have regard for something, to observe a custom, practice, rule or right.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
rihspehktidSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ɹɪsˈpɛktɪd
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
past tense of respect
To have regard for something, to observe a custom, practice, rule or right.
past tense of respect
To have respect for.
past tense of respect
To take notice of; to regard as worthy of special consideration; to heed.
past tense of respect
Show respect towards
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: To have regard for something, to observe a custom, practice, rule or right.
Used this way, respected is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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