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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

Example Sentences

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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

But Daenerys Targaryen had never established a proper Queensguard even for herself nor issued any commands in respect to her consort.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.