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in respect of sth
(also with respect to sth) formalDefinition
B2 in connection with something: I am writing with respect to your letter of 15 June.Regarding and concerningLinking and relating
(Definition of in respect of sth from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- -wise suffix (RELATING TO)
- about preposition (CONNECTED WITH)
- apropos adverb, preposition
- as to idiom
- be/have something to do with sth idiom
- concern verb (INVOLVE)
- concerned adjective (INVOLVED)
- cover verb (DEAL WITH)
- in the brain/looks department idiom
- into preposition (ABOUT)
- of preposition (RELATING TO)
- on preposition (RELATING)
- range verb (MOVE)
- regard noun
- regard verb
- regarding preposition
- relate to sb/sth phrasal verb
- relation noun (CONNECTION)
- say this/that much for sb/sth idiom
- vis-à-vis preposition
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