respecting

American

[ri-spek-ting] / rɪˈspɛk tɪŋ /

preposition

regarding; concerning.

respecting British

/ rɪˈspɛktɪŋ /

preposition

concerning; regarding

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Etymology

Origin of respecting

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

Example Sentences

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"That was about respecting your place in society, but in the revolutionary 1640s and 1650s, hat-honor became a real gesture of defiance in the political sphere."

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

It was about respecting the workaholic she saw in the mirror.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

"Every life is worth celebrating and respecting," he says.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

I was surprised to see “Lorne” touch on both of these factors, and even more startled to find myself respecting Michaels’ reluctance to apologize for any of his decisions.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

Trust me, he isn’t being cool, or respecting the code of the schoolyard.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman

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