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Meanings of well-thought-of in English

Receiving deferential regard.

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Examples for "respected"
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The Spanish government said it respected the decision of the German court.
Radio NZ
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Israel dismissed reports of its responsibility and said it respected Egypt's sovereignty.
Reuters
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It said democracy needed to be respected to ensure stability and prosperity.
Reuters
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They held a respected place in any society of parents and children.
A change in altitude
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The smallest new state became more important, wealthier, more respected than Germany.
The sonderberg case
Usage of well-thought-of in English
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The indulgence of a low passion may bring a tragedy into well-thought-of homes.
Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted; Or, What's in a Dream / A Scien...
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Anne had come from a well-thought-of and well-to-do Philadelphia family.
Carrion comfort
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Tempi was obviously rather low and not well-thought-of.
The Wise Man’s Fear
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You are rich and well-thought-of at Court, and I a soldier of fortune, not too successful.
A Gentleman of France: Being the Memoirs of Gaston de Bonne Sieu...
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When Ruric had ended this talking, Count Manuel laughed scornfully, and spoke as became a well-thought-of nobleman.
Figures of Earth: A Comedy of Appearances
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In short, he was a prosperous, well-thought-of fellow, and made a good catch for any of the local girls.
Ghost Story
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For, believe me, there is nothing so all-absorbing as for once respected and well-thought-of people to be under a cloud.
Tales of Destiny
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"There, there." Not really a line worthy of me, but it was well-thought-of by many experts.
Darkly Dreaming Dexter
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"This gentleman with the hammer and the tongs is extremely well-thought-of among connoisseurs of edged weapons the world round," Enoch said.
The confusion