duly respect

USAGE SUMMARY

'duly respect' is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
You can use it to express deep respect due to someone or something. For example: As citizens of this great nation, we must duly respect the sacrifices made by our veterans.

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Both of them, as Arthur Schlesinger noted in his essay "War and the Constitution," "were lawyers who, while duly respecting their profession, regarded law as secondary to political leadership".

The New York Times - Magazine

"I find it surprising that an administration known and duly respected for its discipline would allow its Joint Chiefs of Staff to disagree with the president's position at such a critical time," Mr. Roemer said.

The New York Times

Oceans clearly presents the future challenge to us all that of ensuring that our common ocean heritage is duly respected, wisely managed, and carefully harnessed for the benefit of the whole planet.

University of Chicago

Black business owners work hard just like anyone else in their field and should be duly respected.

Huffington Post

Creating a comprehensive Living Will will help ensure that your wishes regarding such matters as organ and tissue donation, extended artificial life support, and refusal of medical care, are duly respected.

Huffington Post

In this technical session named" Exchanging views on successful models of social protection of children", Acting Minister of Cooperative, Labour and Social welfare in International Affairs, Dr. Mohammad Taqi Hosseini said:"A healthy, developed and happy society is one in which children and their rights are duly respected and this has been always emphasized by Islamic teachings".

Unicef

The Commission shall verify that the requirement laid down in subparagraph 3a is duly respected, and shall monitor the use of such a temporary derogation authorised by national authorities.

European Parliament

The club's supporters duly paid their respects to Tarry with a round of commemorative applause after five minutes had elapsed.

Independent

It is high time for journalists to be duly recognised and respected for the important mission they chose as a career.

Huffington Post

That memory haunts me to this day because back then we thought of our teachers as greater than human -- strong, resolute, wise... authority figures, duly feared and/or respected.

Huffington Post

"We are open to exchanges, if duly considered, and especially if they respect the concept of authentic reciprocity".

The New York Times - Arts

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "duly respect" when you want to emphasize that the respect is given because it is deserved or required by a specific rule, law, or social convention. This adds a layer of formality to the expression.

Common error

Avoid using "duly respect" in casual conversation or informal writing. The phrase carries a formal tone and may sound stilted or unnatural in less formal settings. Instead, opt for simpler expressions like "respect" or "appreciate" depending on the situation.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "duly respect" functions as a verb phrase expressing the action of showing appropriate or deserved respect. According to Ludwig, this phrase is correct and usable, conveying a deep sense of regard.

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "duly respect" is a grammatically correct phrase used to express that respect is given because it is deserved, required, or appropriate. Although Ludwig confirms its usability, the lack of examples suggests it is not frequently used. It tends to appear in formal contexts, such as legal or professional settings, where adherence to rules or agreements is important. Alternative phrases include "properly acknowledge", "appropriately value", and "give due regard".

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

give due regard

Replaces "respect" with "regard" and uses "give due" to replace "duly", focusing on appropriate consideration.

properly acknowledge

Replaces "respect" with "acknowledge" and "duly" with "properly", focusing on recognition rather than deference.

appropriately value

Substitutes "respect" with "value" and "duly" with "appropriately", emphasizing the worth placed on something.

rightfully esteem

Uses "esteem" instead of "respect" and "rightfully" in place of "duly", highlighting the deserved nature of the regard.

suitably appreciate

Replaces "respect" with "appreciate" and "duly" with "suitably", conveying a sense of gratitude or recognition of worth.

genuinely honor

Employs "honor" in place of "respect" and "genuinely" instead of "duly", suggesting a sincere and deep regard.

take seriously

This alternative shifts from direct respect to implying importance, suggesting consideration.

pay proper attention to

This shifts the focus to giving something deserved focus, rather than explicit respect.

observe with deference

Focuses on actions showing respect, replacing "duly" with an implied careful observation.

acknowledge appropriately

Highlights proper recognition as the core action instead of pure respect.

FAQs

How can I use "duly respect" in a sentence?

While examples are limited, consider this hypothetical case: "As citizens, we must "duly respect" the laws of the land."

What are some alternatives to "duly respect"?

Alternatives include "properly acknowledge", "appropriately value", or "give due regard", depending on the specific nuance you wish to convey.

When is it appropriate to use "duly respect"?

Use "duly respect" in formal contexts where the respect is warranted by a specific rule, agreement, or social convention. It's suitable for legal documents, formal speeches, or professional communications.

Is "duly respect" the same as simply "respect"?

While both phrases express regard, "duly respect" emphasizes that the respect is given because it is earned, required, or appropriate in a specific context. It adds a layer of formality and obligation.