Collocations for "respectful"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "respectful" in context.
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respectful
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.adj
- a respectful [boy, girl, child, student]
- be respectful to your [parents, teacher, elders]
- be respectful [when, while]
- respectful [manners, ways, behavior]
- that wasn't very respectful!
- [need, try] to be more respectful (next time)
- respectful of other people's [opinions, beliefs]
- received respectful treatment
- the [waiter, receptionist] was not very respectful
- spoke with a respectful [tone, voice]
- maintain a respectful distance
- paid respectful homage to
- paid a respectful tribute to
- carried out with respectful [attention, consideration]
- [mourned, prayed] in respectful silence
- respectful toward [women, superiors]
- [should, ought to] be more respectful (toward)
'respectful' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):