simple past tense and past participle of respect
"The council respected his decision to leave early."
In plain English: To respect someone means to show them that you value their opinions and treat them with kindness.
"The community respects her for years of dedicated service."
Deserving of respect; due special honor or appreciation.
"The retired general was deeply respected by his fellow officers for his unwavering integrity and strategic brilliance during wartime."
In plain English: Respected means people look up to you and trust your judgment because of how good you are at something.
"The respected teacher was loved by all her students."
Usage: Use respected to describe people who earn admiration through their actions, such as a respected teacher or leader. Do not confuse this with the passive sense of being treated politely in all situations without necessarily earning that regard.