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respecting
preposition re·spect·ing
: about or relating to (something) : with respect to (something)
Full Definition of RESPECTING
1
: in view of : considering
2
: with respect to : concerning
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First Known Use of RESPECTING
circa 1611
Related to RESPECTING
- Synonyms
- apropos, apropos of, as far as, as for, as regards (also as respects), as to, concerning, of, on, regarding, about, touching, toward (or towards)
Rhymes with RESPECTING
RESPECTING Defined for Kids
respecting
preposition re·spect·ing \ri-ˈspek-tiŋ\
Definition of RESPECTING for Kids
: concerning <I have news respecting your uncle.>
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