respecting
/ɹɪˈspɛktɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
regarding; considering
Preposition
Examples
I wrote to him respecting the proposed lawsuit.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “respecting” mean?
regarding; considering
Is “respecting” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.