respect
noun
a particular, detail, or point (usually preceded byin ).
have respected
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present perfectof respect.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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There have been no major photo opportunities and the tabloid press seems, for now at least, to have respected their wishes to be left alone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
On the upside, a bearish evening star in September 2025 flagged another important top, reinforcing how closely traders have respected these technical signals.
From Barron's ● Jun. 13, 2026
The process is free, as U.S. lawmakers up until this point have respected the fact that these folks are oftentimes fleeing life-threatening situations.
From Slate ● Jun. 4, 2025
“While I do not fully agree with the District Court’s analysis, I respect the court’s holding — just as I have respected every judicial tribunal that has heard this case,” Griffin said in a statement.
From Salon ● May 15, 2025
She may have respected Woodhull, but she also realized that tensions were rising and the debate was dividing the women’s movement and weakening the National Woman Suffrage Association.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
