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Acknowledged vs Respected - What's the difference?

acknowledged | respected |

As adjectives the difference between acknowledged and respected

is that acknowledged is generally accepted, recognized or admitted while respected is describing one considered to be deserving of respect, who is due special honor or appreciation.

As verbs the difference between acknowledged and respected

is that acknowledged is (acknowledg) while respected is (respect).

acknowledged

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Generally accepted, recognized or admitted.

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (acknowledg)
  • (acknowledge)

    • respected

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Describing one considered to be deserving of respect, who is due special honor or appreciation.
    • He was a well respected jurist and his death will be a loss to the profession.

    Synonyms

    * admired, well-regarded

    Verb

    (head)
  • (respect)

    • Anagrams

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