prep
Uncommon
respecting
rih-SPEHK-tihng
Respecting (prep) means concerning or with regard to a particular matter. Example: “The report says nothing respecting the missing funds.”
prep
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Concerning or with regard to a particular matter.
"The report says nothing respecting the missing funds."
"Rules respecting workplace safety were tightened last year."
"He had no complaints respecting the quality of the service we received."
How to use respecting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal way of saying "about" or "regarding."
When to use it
Fairly formal/legalistic; in everyday speech "about" or "regarding" is far more common.
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Rhymes for respecting
expecting
detecting
affecting
selecting
rejecting
projecting
collecting
reflecting
correcting
perfecting
dissecting
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Frequently asked questions
What does “respecting” mean?
The word “respecting” means concerning or with regard to a particular matter. In plain terms, a formal way of saying "about" or "regarding.".
How do you pronounce “respecting”?
“Respecting” is pronounced rih-SPEHK-tihng (/ɹɪˈspɛktɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “respecting” in a sentence?
Here is “respecting” used in a sentence: “The report says nothing respecting the missing funds.”
What part of speech is “respecting”?
“Respecting” is a preposition.
Is “respecting” a common word?
“Respecting” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between respecting and regarding as prepositions?
Respecting and regarding both mean "concerning" or "with regard to," and are largely interchangeable as formal prepositions, as in "respecting the matter at hand" or "regarding the matter at hand." Respecting is somewhat older-fashioned and appears more often in legal or formal writing.
Is respecting used in formal or informal writing?
As a preposition meaning "concerning," respecting is used mainly in formal or legal writing, such as contracts, statutes, or official correspondence. In everyday speech, people generally prefer simpler alternatives like "about" or "regarding."
Can respecting be confused with the verb form of respect?
Yes, respecting can look like the present participle of the verb "respect" (as in "respecting someone's wishes") or function as a standalone preposition meaning "concerning." Context determines which sense applies, since the two uses have different meanings and grammatical roles.
