respecting

[ri-spek-ting]

preposition

1. regarding; concerning.

respecting

/ rɪˈspɛktɪŋ /

preposition

1. concerning; regarding

Word History and Origins

Origin of respecting¹

First recorded in 1725–35; respect + -ing ²

Example Sentences

"For 23 months of destruction, these factions have shown no real national stance - not in politics, not in relief work, not even in respecting the people's will," he said.

From BBC

The club's board thanked the consortium for its "constructive approach" in negotiations and for "respecting the clear position" of the owners that the club is not for sale.

From BBC

“It makes me feel like they’re not respecting the democratic process,” she said in an interview.

From Salon

The one-hour film had originally been scheduled to be screened in August, but the BBC postponed it, saying at the time it was "respecting the family's wishes to wait a bit longer".

From BBC

“If you’re respecting the house, why is it a problem if you go use the desert to shoot content with four people and a camera?”

From Los Angeles Times