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Respectfully vs Respectfully i

Both "respectfully" and "respectfully I" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Respectfully" is commonly used as a standalone adverb to show politeness or deference, while "respectfully I" is used when starting a sentence to express a respectful disagreement or differing opinion.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 1082 views

Respectfully

This is a correct and commonly used adverb in English to show politeness or deference.

This adverb is often used at the end of a letter or email to show respect or courtesy. It can also be used in spoken language to politely express disagreement or differing opinions.

Examples:

I would like to respectfully disagree with your decision.
Respectfully, John Smith

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Respectfully, sir, she's probably drunk and in a food coma from too much fried chicken.
Respectfully, Doctor, l don't care what you have for me in a day or two.
Respectfully, sir, we do not know that.
Respectfully, that's not fair.
Respectfully, sir, this is Gotham.
Respectfully, ma'am, it is more important.
Respectfully, Warren, I'm not asking.
Respectfully, sir, I work for Metro squad.
Respectfully, sir, we're not far along.
Respectfully, ma'am, I know how to jail.
Respectfully, Martha, your son doesn't have a grave 'cause y'all ate him.
Respectfully, sir, I think locking him up and letting the grand jury sort it out is a cop-out.
Respectfully, I don't want us walking into a similar - Angela kind of situation.
Respectfully, sir, I signed on to kill toasters, not take naps.
Respectfully, Dr. barath, I need plutonium, not Hungarian folk wisdom.
Respectfully, we ask one more time that the AUSA's office exert pressure on the city to withdraw their demand for $75,000.
Respectfully, Mrs. Banin... your husband was a killer in Poland.
Respectfully, Detective, your indolence is not excused by the existence of a prospect force-fed by the victim's family.
Respectfully, sir, I would feel better if you clear this through the chain of command.
"Respectfully, Margaret J Houlihan, Major Burns."

Alternatives:

with respect
in a respectful manner
courteously

Respectfully i

This is a correct phrase used to express a respectful disagreement or differing opinion at the beginning of a sentence.

This phrase is commonly used to introduce a statement that disagrees with or offers a different perspective from what has been previously stated. It is a polite way to express disagreement.

Examples:

Respectfully I must point out that there are flaws in your argument.
Respectfully I disagree with the proposed solution.

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Nov 1, 2009 ... Respectfully I say to thee. I'm aware that you're cheating. When no one makes me feel like you do. Upside down. Boy, you turn me. Inside out
I got to say, respectfully/ I would love it if you took the cameras off of me. ... respectfully, I think that Mark Levin mistreats audience members like you by ...
... al verbo, al adjetivo o a otro adverbio ("corre rápidamente", "sucede ahora", " muy extraño"). Respectfully, I would like to take issue with your comments.
Nov 1, 2015 ... jamintztagramRespectfully I say to thee, DJ marathon, I can't be mad at you for waking me up when you play this song. gewellzDj Raul pt 2?

Alternatives:

respectfully, let me say
with all due respect, I
if I may respectfully say

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