respecting

American  

[ri-spek-ting] / rɪˈspɛk tɪŋ /

preposition

1. regarding; concerning.

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respecting British  

/ rɪˈspɛktɪŋ /

preposition

1. concerning; regarding

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Etymology

Origin of respecting

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

Example Sentences

The optimal New Year’s resolution works with human nature rather than trying to defy it, respecting the limits of motivation and leveraging the power of behavioral economics.

From The Wall Street Journal

If the EU truly wants to advance global forest stewardship, it should start by respecting our indigenous sovereignty and knowledge about forest management.

From The Wall Street Journal

The power to change the Kennedy Center marquee resides with Congress, which has authority to “make all needful Rules and Regulations respecting the Territory or other Property belonging to the United States.”

From The Wall Street Journal

On “The Bear,” his last guest star role, Albert Schnur knocks our trust off balance by swooping into Ebra’s life, expecting to find disorganization, and enthusiastically respecting that Ebra has his act together.

From Salon

Amid the divisions and fear, he said, “we need to offer a big-hearted vision of what it means to be an American,” based on mutual respect, not fear, and “respecting people’s way of life.”

From Salon