Respected
/rɪˈspektɪd/
Definitions
2 meaningsAdmired and held in high esteem by others; worthy of respect.
/rɪˈspektɪd/
Held in high esteem or regard.
The respected elder of the community was sought out for guidance.
💡 Simply: When people think really highly of someone, like they're awesome and deserve lots of praise. Like a superhero who is super admired.
👶 For kids: When people think you are really good and kind, they respect you.
More Examples
His respected reputation made it easy to find investors.
How It's Used
"She is a highly respected doctor in the community."
"The respected professor has published numerous influential papers."
To have been shown or given respect by others.
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Shown respect for.
His efforts were respected, even if they were unsuccessful.
💡 Simply: When someone has been shown respect because of something they did or how they are. Like if a famous writer's work is well liked and respected by people.
👶 For kids: When people are nice and show respect for something that happened in the past.
More Examples
The traditions of the ancestors were always respected.
How It's Used
"The research was widely respected and cited by other scientists."
"In the past, elders were often deeply respected."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
command respect
To be deserving of respect; to compel respect from others.
"His authoritative manner commanded respect from his subordinates."
From Middle English *respecten*, from Old French *respecter* (to regard, consider), from Latin *respectare* (to look back at, regard, respect), from *re-* (back, again) + *spectare* (to look at, observe), frequentative of *specere* (to look).
The word 'respected' has been used for centuries to describe individuals and institutions that are admired or esteemed. Its usage has remained relatively consistent over time.
Memory tip
Think of someone who acts in a way that causes you to look up to them, like they are in higher position than you.