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Maya felt respected when her teammates listened to her idea.
What does Respected mean?
Respected means feeling valued and treated as important.
Dictionary definition
Feeling valued and treated as important.
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What does respected mean?
Respected means feeling valued and treated as important.
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Which word is closest in meaning to respected?
Valued is close in meaning to respected in this context.
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MeaningRespected means feeling valued and treated as important.
ExampleExample: Maya felt respected when her teammates listened to her idea.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ri · spek · tid
- Strongest beat
- spek
- Ending
- tid
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on spek.
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Synonyms
Words like Respected
valuedUse when someone feels important and appreciated.
Antonyms
Opposite words
belittledUse when someone feels made small or unimportant.
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Word family
Respected word family
Base word
respect
adjective
respectful
Showing care and value for others.
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Hint for students
Look for clues that show listening, fairness, or being valued.
Common mix-up
Respected does not mean everyone agrees; it means people treat someone with value.
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