Respectfully vs. Sincerely — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Respectfully and Sincerely
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Respectfully
Showing or marked by proper respect.
Sincerely
In a sincere or genuine way
I sincerely hope that we shall have a change of government
A sincerely held belief
Respectfully
In a respectful manner.
Sincerely
Not feigned or affected; genuine
Sincere indignation.
Respectfully
In a respectful manner;
Might I respectfully suggest to the Town Council that they should adopt a policy of masterly inactivity?
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Sincerely
Being without hypocrisy or pretense; true
A sincere friend.
Sincerely
(Archaic) Pure; unadulterated.
Sincerely
In a sincere or earnest manner; honestly.
I sincerely hope they make it home safely.
Sincerely
(US) A conventional formula for ending a letter, used when the salutation addresses the person for whom the letter is intended by his or her name.
Please consider the proposal carefully and let me know what you decide.
Sincerely,
Fred
Sincerely,
Fred
Sincerely
In a sincere manner.
Sincerely
With sincerity; without pretense;
She praised him sincerely for his victory
Was unfeignedly glad to see his old teacher
We are truly sorry for the inconvenience
Sincerely
Written formula for ending a letter
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