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adjective

respected

adj.
US /ɹiˈspɛktɪd/ UK /ɹɪspˈɛktɪd/ re·spect·ed

  1. 01 B1 Intermediate

    admired by many people because of good qualities or achievements.

    held in high esteem or regarded with honor by a community or within a specific field.

    Simple

    She is a highly respected doctor who has worked in this town for thirty years.

    In context

    The professor is a respected authority on medieval history, frequently cited by colleagues for his meticulous archival research.

    disrespecteddisreputable
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Level B1 · Intermediate
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