Respective vs. Respected

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Difference Between Respective and Respected
Respectiveadjective
Relating to particular persons or things, each to each; particular; own.
They returned to their respective places of abode.Respectedadjective
Deserving of respect; due special honor or appreciation.
He was a respected jurist and his death will be a loss to the profession.Respectiveadjective
(obsolete) Noticing with attention; careful; wary.
Respectedverb
simple past tense and past participle of respect
Respectiveadjective
(obsolete) Looking toward; having reference to; relative, not absolute.
the respective connections of societyRespectedadjective
receiving deferential regard;
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Respectiveadjective
(obsolete) Fitted to awaken respect.
Respectedadjective
having or worthy of pride;
redoubtable scholar of the Renaissanceborn of a redoubtable familyRespectiveadjective
(obsolete) Rendering respect; respectful; regardful.
Respectiveadjective
considered individually;
the respective club membersspecialists in their several fieldsthe various reports all agreed