With respect
preposition
Regarding or considering something.
With respect to your inquiry, we will respond within a week.
Often appears as...
- with respect to your question
- with respect to the law
Usage tips
Formal
phrase
Showing polite behavior or admiration towards an individual.
She always talks to her elders with respect.
Often appears as...
- speak with respect
- treat someone with respect
Usage tips
Approving
adverb
Used to politely interrupt or disagree with someone during a conversation.
With respect, I believe there's another way to approach the problem.
Usage tips
Formal, Neutral
preposition
Regarding or considering something.
With respect to your inquiry, we will respond within a week.
Often appears as...
- with respect to your question
- with respect to the law
Usage tips
Formal
phrase
Showing polite behavior or admiration towards an individual.
She always talks to her elders with respect.
Often appears as...
- speak with respect
- treat someone with respect
Usage tips
Approving
adverb
Used to politely interrupt or disagree with someone during a conversation.
With respect, I believe there's another way to approach the problem.
Usage tips
Formal, Neutral
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Topic Specific
Use 'with respect' when discussing a specific subject to show focus and relevance.
With respect to finance, we must consider budget cuts.
Pro Tip 2/3Transition Signal
Start with 'with respect to' to signal a transition to a new topic or aspect in writing or conversation.
We've discussed marketing; with respect to sales, there is much to improve.
Pro Tip 3/3Clarification
'With respect to' can clarify what part of a complex issue you're addressing, avoiding confusion.
With respect to your concern about deadlines, we are on schedule.
Pro Tip 1/3Topic Specific
Use 'with respect' when discussing a specific subject to show focus and relevance.
With respect to finance, we must consider budget cuts.
Pro Tip 2/3Transition Signal
Start with 'with respect to' to signal a transition to a new topic or aspect in writing or conversation.
We've discussed marketing; with respect to sales, there is much to improve.
Pro Tip 3/3Clarification
'With respect to' can clarify what part of a complex issue you're addressing, avoiding confusion.
With respect to your concern about deadlines, we are on schedule.
Pro Tip 1/3Topic Specific
Use 'with respect' when discussing a specific subject to show focus and relevance.
With respect to finance, we must consider budget cuts.
Pro Tip 2/3Transition Signal
Start with 'with respect to' to signal a transition to a new topic or aspect in writing or conversation.
We've discussed marketing; with respect to sales, there is much to improve.
Pro Tip 3/3Clarification
'With respect to' can clarify what part of a complex issue you're addressing, avoiding confusion.
With respect to your concern about deadlines, we are on schedule.
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