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

“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

Following the appointment, Macron said he was convinced "an agreement between the political forces is possible while respecting the convictions of each."

From BBC

They commit U.S. authorities to respecting fundamental due process rights of criminal suspects.

From Salon

"It's one of the rare environments where Muslims and Christians are living together and respecting each other... so it sends a message to the region."

From BBC

All to illustrate the point here, which is that the “South Park” creators have very deep pockets and a nearly three-decade track record of not respecting any Cartman-esque claims to authori-tah.

From Salon