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respectable
adjective
Large in amount or extent or degree
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adjective
Large in amount or extent or degree
“It cost a considerable amount”
adjective
Deserving of esteem and respect
“All respectable companies give guarantees”
adjective
Characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
“A respectable woman”
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It cost a considerable amount
A goodly amount
Received a hefty bonus
A respectable sum
A tidy sum of money
All respectable companies give guarantees
Ruined the family's good name
A respectable woman
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