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deem respectable

[/diːm rɪˈspɛktəbl̩/]
verb phrase
considerar respeitável
1. to regard or judge someone or something as worthy of respect or honor
They deemed his conduct respectable despite the controversy.
Consideraram sua conduta respeitável apesar da controvérsia.
2. to think of someone as having an acceptable social status or reputation
In Victorian times, such behavior was not deemed respectable.
Na época vitoriana, tal comportamento não era considerado respeitável.
Synonyms
consider respectableregard as respectablejudge respectablethink worthy of respect
Antonyms
deem disreputableconsider shamefulregard as unworthy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
considerar respeitável; achar respeitável
Most common usage in contemporary Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
considerar respeitável; julgar honroso
Slightly more formal, traditional usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

deem worthy of respect
hold in high regard
think well of someone
consider above reproach
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