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CEFR B2+ · Adjectives/Adverbs
respectful of
/rɪˈspɛktfəl ɒv/ Headword: respectful 📚 Module 7: The Media - Optional (p.339-340)
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
To be respectful of someone or something means to show politeness, honor, and consideration towards them. It implies acknowledging their importance, feelings, or traditions.
Synonyms
considerate of
polite to
deferential to
mindful of
reverent towards
Antonyms
disrespectful of
rude to
ignorant of
contemptuous of
insulting to
Translations
respectful of in your language
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عربي
أن تكون محترمًا لشخص أو شيء يعني إظهار الأدب والاحترام والتقدير تجاههم.
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اردو
کسی کا احترام کرنے کا مطلب ہے ان کے تئیں شائستگی، عزت اور لحاظ کا مظاہرہ کرنا۔
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हिंदी
किसी के प्रति सम्मानजनक होने का अर्थ है उनके प्रति विनम्रता, सम्मान और विचार दिखाना।
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中文
尊重某人或某事意味着对他们表现出礼貌、尊敬和体谅。
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
It means you act in a way that shows you care about others. You are polite and consider their feelings. You follow their rules or traditions.
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Memory TipRemember 'respectful of' as 'full of respect' for something.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
It is important to be respectful of (show politeness to) other cultures when you travel.
The students were taught to be respectful of (honor) their elders and listen to their advice.
She was always respectful of (considerate of) her colleagues' opinions, even when she disagreed.
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