Synonyms & related words for respected

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of respected — including esteemed, revered, admired, reputable, honored, venerated. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to respected

Explore words related to respected — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include prestigeful, acclaimed, regarded, renowned, recognized, eminent, preeminent, distinguished. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for respected

Common synonyms for respected include esteemed, revered, admired, reputable, honored, venerated, prestigious, valued — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does respected come from?

The word respected breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root spect-, from Latin specio (“look, see”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.