/respe藞ta尾le/
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Translation
respectable
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Word origin
From Latin respectabilis, from respectare ('to look back at, regard'), from re- plus spectare ('to look'). The same root gives English 'respect' and 'spectacle'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- respectabilis
- English cognates
- respectable, respect
Grammar
Examples
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They are a respectable family, much loved in the village.
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He earned a respectable amount of money with his business.
驴 ?
Does that seem like respectable behaviour to you?
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The teacher is a respectable and honest person.
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She lives in a quiet, respectable neighbourhood.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 40, lesson 8: respetable, industrial, amo and 7 more words.