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Prized vs Respected - What's the difference?

prized | respected |

As adjectives the difference between prized and respected

is that prized is highly valued, cherished while respected is describing one considered to be deserving of respect, who is due special honor or appreciation.

As verbs the difference between prized and respected

is that prized is past tense of prize while respected is past tense of respect.

prized

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Highly valued, cherished.
    • His prized possession was his child.

    Verb

    (head)
  • (prize)

    • 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)

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