respect
noun
a particular, detail, or point (usually preceded byin ).
respected
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past participleof respect.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof respect.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
respectnouna particular, detail, or point (usually preceded byin ).
Example Sentences
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Instead of encouraging me to stew in my own mean-spirited juices, the AI asked me a bunch of questions that slowly led me to reflect on what I liked and respected about Little Miss Flaky.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
Bargatze catapulted to mainstream status after portraying a silly version of the famously reprehensible though widely respected George Washington on “SNL” without antagonizing anyone, least of all Washington.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
Dozens of supporters gathered outside the courthouse during Moniava's hearing, cheering when the respected charity director was released without further pre-trial detention -- often imposed in such cases.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
The period is respected but never allowed to become stiff or artificial.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
If this forfeit demand were respected, it would place me at a tremendous handicap.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
