respecting
preposition
re·spect·ing ri-ˈspek-tiŋ 
1
: in view of : considering
2
: with respect to : concerning
Synonyms
- about
- apropos
- apropos of
- as far as
- as for
- as regards
- as respects
- as to
- concerning
- of
- on
- regarding
- touching
- toward
- towards
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
respecting your earlier question, I'd like to make an additional comment
Word History
First Known Use
circa 1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
respecting
preposition
re·spect·ing
ri-ˈspek-tiŋ
: concerning
I have news respecting your uncle.
respecting 1 of 3
preposition
as in regarding
having to do with respecting your earlier question, I'd like to make an additional comment Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- regarding
- concerning
- about
- on
- of
- toward
- touching
- towards
- with respect to
- with regard to
- as for
- apropos
- apropos of
- as regards
- as to
- in regard to
- as far as
- as respects
- in respect to
- in view of
- over
respecting
2 of 3noun
as in upholding
Synonyms & Similar Words
- upholding
- observance
- noninfringement
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- violation
- infringement
- breach
- contravention
- trespass
- transgression
- infraction
- ignoring
- offence
- offense
- disregard
- misconduct
- forgetting
- misdemeanor
- sin
- wrong
- misfeasance
- overlooking
- misprision
- nonobservance
respecting
3 of 3verb
as in admiring
to think very highly or favorably of an upstanding senator who is respected by political allies and foes alike Synonyms & Similar Words
- admiring
- regarding
- appreciating
- praising
- loving
- commending
- esteeming
- liking
- considering
- valuing
- loving
- reverencing
- revering
- approving
- enjoying
- complimenting
- crediting
- venerating
- applauding
- acclaiming
- relishing
- favoring
- setting store on
- adoring
- savoring
- cherishing
- worshipping
- treasuring
- savouring
- idolizing
- worshiping
- fancying
- accrediting
- canonizing
- prizing
- hallowing
- setting store by
- deifying
- adulating
- digging
- revelling (in)
- drinking (in)
- reveling (in)
- delighting (in)
- grooving (on)
- doting (on)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- hating
- despising
- disregarding
- detesting
- abhorring
- dismissing
- loathing
- condemning
- discounting
- disdaining
- deploring
- scorning
- disapproving
- execrating
- disliking
- vilifying
- decrying
- abominating
- frowning (on or upon)
- disfavoring
- discountenancing
- kissing off