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Definition of respecting : 1. of Respect
2. With regard or relation to; regarding; concerning; as, respecting his conduct there is but one opinion.

Synonyms:

anent, relating to, in connection with, relevant to, with regard to, about, as for, pertaining to, referring to, with reference to, in the matter of, in relation to, pertinent to, as to, concerning, in respect to

caving, fulfilling, submitting, kowtowing, surrendering, capitulating, assenting, consenting, observing, accepting, succumbing, complying, deferring, ceding, adhering, genuflecting, bending, obeying, conforming, bowing, concurring, yielding, agreeing, acquiescing, knuckling under

devoting, adoring, idolizing, dignifying, exalting, praying, cherishing, deifying, worshipping

honoring, esteeming, regarding, revering, venerating, admiring

Usage examples:

• But when Harry received back the check from Julia Brabazon, then he again returned to his resolution respecting Messrs. - "The Claverings", Anthony Trollope.
• In the first shock, I will not trust myself to say more, until after consultation with my brother; but you shall hear from me again respecting your sisters. - "The Pillars of the House, V1", Charlotte M. Yonge.
• Can you give me any information respecting my brother, Colonel Hallet? - "Hurricane Hurry", W.H.G. Kingston.