respecting
preposition
[ rɪˈspɛktɪŋ ]
• with reference or regard to.
• "he began to have serious worries respecting his car"
respect
verb
• admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements.
• "she was respected by everyone she worked with"
Similar:
esteem,
admire,
think highly of,
have a high opinion of,
hold in high regard,
hold in (high) esteem,
think much of,
approve of,
appreciate,
cherish,
value,
set (great) store by,
prize,
treasure,
look up to,
pay homage to,
venerate,
revere,
reverence,
adulate,
worship,
idolize,
put on a pedestal,
lionize,
hero-worship,
honour,
applaud,
praise,
favour,
• have due regard for (someone's feelings, wishes, or rights).
• "I respected his views"
Similar:
show consideration for,
show regard for,
take into consideration,
take into account,
make allowances for,
take cognizance of,
observe,
pay heed/attention to,
bear in mind,
be mindful of,
be heedful of,
remember,
regard,
Origin:
late Middle English: from Latin respectus, from the verb respicere ‘look back at, regard’, from re- ‘back’ + specere ‘look at’.
