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respecting

preposition re·spect·ing

: about or relating to (something) : with respect to (something)

Full Definition of RESPECTING

: in view of : considering

: with respect to : concerning

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circa 1611

Synonyms: apropos, apropos of, as far as, as for, as regards (also as respects), as to, concerning, of, on, regarding, about, touching, toward (or towards)

RESPECTING Defined for Kids

preposition re·spect·ing \ri-ˈspek-tiŋ\

: concerning <I have news respecting your uncle.>

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