respected

re·spect  (r-spkt)

tr.v. re·spect·ed, re·spect·ing, re·spects

1. To feel or show deferential regard for; esteem.

2. To avoid violation of or interference with: respect the speed limit.

3. To relate or refer to; concern.

n.

1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. See Synonyms at regard.

2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem.

3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation.

4. respects Polite expressions of consideration or deference: pay one's respects.

5. A particular aspect, feature, or detail: In many respects this is an important decision.

6. Usage Problem Relation; reference. See Usage Note at regard.

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[From Middle English, regard, from Old French, from Latin respectus, from past participle of respicere, to look back at, regard : re-, re- + specere, to look at; see spek- in Indo-European roots.]

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re·specter n.

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

respected - receiving deferential regard; "a respected family" well-thought-of reputable - having a good reputation; "a reputable business"; "a reputable scientist"; "a reputable wine"

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respected

adjective admired, acclaimed, famous, celebrated, acknowledged, praised, renowned, highly rated, famed, well received, much vaunted, noted, highly esteemed, much touted, well thought of, highly thought of a highly respected novelist

Translations

respected [rɪsˈpektɪd] ADJ → respetado
a much respected person → una persona muy respetada

respected [rɪˈspɛktɪd] adj (= admired, esteemed) → respecté(e)
He is one of Britain's most respected businessmen → C'est l'un des hommes d'affaires les plus respectés de Grande-Bretagne.
highly respected → hautement respecté(e)
well respected → très respecté(e)
to be respected for sth → être respecté(e) pour qch