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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 respectable
regard as respectable
judge respectable
think worthy of respect
Antonyms
deem disreputable
consider shameful
regard 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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