respective
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
By June, four separate judges had issued rulings declaring that the respective law firm–targeting orders were illegal.
From Slate • May 15, 2026
Ghana and Nigeria have recently summoned the South African envoys to their respective countries over the mistreatment and harassment of their citizens.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
From there, passengers will be transferred by bus to the nearby Tenerife South Airport to be flown to their respective home countries.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
ICE recruits may also have gotten lessons on crowd control after leaving the academy and joining their respective field offices, he said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
He finds his appetite has returned, so they share a bowl of dumplings and a packet of pieces of edible paper, with detailed illustrations on them that match their respective flavors.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing respective
Tier 2 Words for the SBAC ELA Items
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
To Kill a Mockingbird
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Vocabulary from The Articles of Confederation
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!