B2adjectivesocietywork
US/rɪˈspek.tɪd/
UK/rɪˈspek.tɪd/
admired by many people because of your good qualities or achievements
In context
She is a respected scientist who has won several international prizes.
He became a respected member of the local community.
A respected national newspaper has apologized for a mistake in one of its stories.
Words that go with respected
adjective + noun
- respected memberHe is a respected member of the town council.
- respected figureShe is a respected figure in medicine.
- respected leaderThe respected leader calmed the crowd.
adverb + adjective
- widely respectedHe is widely respected by his colleagues.
- highly respectedShe is a highly respected teacher.
- well respectedThe firm is well respected in the industry.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is a respectful teacher by everyone.Correct: He is a respected teacher.