Respected

Pronunciation: /rɪˈspɛktɪd/

Definitions of respected

adjective regarded with admiration or esteem; honored

Example Sentences

A1 She is a respected teacher in the community.

A2 The respected doctor was known for his expertise.

B1 The respected author has written several best-selling books.

B2 He is a respected leader in the industry, known for his innovative ideas.

C1 The respected professor has published numerous research papers.

C2 The respected diplomat played a key role in negotiating the peace treaty.

Examples of respected in a Sentence

formal He is a highly respected member of the academic community.

informal Everyone in town respects him for his hard work and dedication.

slang She's a respected player in the industry, everyone looks up to her.

figurative The ancient tree is respected by all who pass by, a symbol of strength and wisdom.

Grammatical Forms of respected

• past tense: respected
• plural: respected
• comparative: more respected
• superlative: most respected
• present tense: respect
• future tense: will respect
• perfect tense: have respected
• continuous tense: is respecting
• singular: respected
• positive degree: respected
• infinitive: to respect
• gerund: respecting
• participle: respected

Origin and Evolution of respected

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'respected' originated from the Latin word 'respectus', which means 'regard' or 'consideration'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'respected' has retained its original meaning of admiration and esteem, but has also come to encompass the idea of being worthy of honor and high regard in various social contexts.