English · Word Candidate

respect

/ɹɪˈspɛkt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: respects · respecting · respected

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An attitude of consideration or high regard; a feeling of admiration or esteem.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thái độ xem trọng hoặc kính trọng

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Noun

Examples

He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Good opinion, honor, or admiration.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Úy tín, vinh dự hoặc ngưỡng mộ

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To have respect for.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Có sự tôn trọng

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Verb

Examples

She is an intellectual giant, and I respect her greatly.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To have regard for something, to observe a custom, practice, rule or right.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Có sự quan tâm hoặc tuân thủ

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Verb

Examples

I respect your right to hold that belief, although I think it is nonsense.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “respect” mean?

An attitude of consideration or high regard; a feeling of admiration or esteem.

Is “respect” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.