Word
respected
Phoneticsre·spect·ed, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹiˈspɛktɪd/
UK/ɹɪspˈɛktɪd/
Definition
adj. admired by many people because of good qualities or achievements.
adj. held in high esteem or regarded with honor by a community or within a specific field.
Examples
“She is a highly respected doctor in our small town.”
“After thirty years of teaching, he retired as one of the most respected members of the faculty.”
“The journal published a peer-reviewed study by a respected team of researchers, effectively ending the long-standing debate within the scientific community.”
Examples
simple
“She is a highly respected doctor in our small town.”
contextual
“After thirty years of teaching, he retired as one of the most respected members of the faculty.”
complex
“The journal published a peer-reviewed study by a respected team of researchers, effectively ending the long-standing debate within the scientific community.”
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ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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