Definitions

in respect to

ADJECTIVE

respecting

Synonyms

STRONG

concerning

WEAK

about as to in connection with referring to relating to with reference to with regard to

ADVERB

accordingly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appropriately correspondingly properly proportionately respectively subsequently therefore thus

STRONG

consequently in due course

WEAK

as a consequence as a result duly equally ergo fitly hence in consequence in that event resultantly so suitably then under the circumstances

Antonyms

WEAK

inappropriately unsuitably

PREPOSITION

about

Synonyms

WEAK

apropos as concerns as respects dealing with in connection with in relation to referring to regarding relative to touching touching on

Antonyms

WEAK

afar away distant far remote

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The reason I am mentioning this now, in respect to game days, is because it matters the most then.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

“There’s potential for a lot of see-sawing in Washington on environmental policy in respect to the auto industry,” Whiston said.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Despite its size, the massive landform is losing about 50 billion tons of ice more than it is receiving in snowfall, which places it in a precarious position in respect to its stability.

From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2024

“I’ve seen a lot of them over the years and in respect to this particular matter, there are too many subjects. Not all of which are functionally related to each other.”

From Seattle Times • Nov. 22, 2023

“Anthony Márez,” I replied, “Antonio Juan Márez y Luna,” I added in respect to my mother.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya

in respect to

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