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esteem
[ ih-steem ]
verb (used with object)
- to regard highly or favorably; regard with respect or admiration:
I esteem him for his honesty.
Synonyms: , ,
Antonyms:
- to consider as of a certain value or of a certain type; regard:
I esteem it worthless.
- Obsolete. to set a value on; appraise.
noun
- favorable opinion or judgment; respect or regard:
to hold a person in esteem.
Synonyms: , , , ,
- Archaic. opinion or judgment; estimation; valuation.
esteem
/ ɪˈپː /
verb
- to have great respect or high regard for
to esteem a colleague
- formal.to judge or consider; deem
to esteem an idea improper
noun
- high regard or respect; good opinion
- archaic.judgment; opinion
Derived Forms
- ˈٱ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ··ٱ verb (used with object)
Word History and Origins
Origin of esteem1
Word History and Origins
Origin of esteem1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Why is it held in such high esteem?
Speaking recently, he said: "The story seemed to catch the public's imagination and I suppose it's a testament to the affection and esteem that people around the country had for Ken."
"Some of my esteemed European colleagues should probably hold back from tweeting in anger," one frustrated diplomat from a high-profile nation told me.
Director Molly O’Brien trails her aunt Orin O’Brien — esteemed double bassist and the first woman member of the New York Philharmonic orchestra — as she prepares for retirement after decades of playing and teaching.
Back in 2020, esteemed chef and James Beard-winning writer and cookbook author Alexander Smalls was deep in research about the foundations of African cooking and cuisine in preparation for an expo in Dubai.
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When To Use
are other ways to say esteem?
If you esteem someone, you hold them in high regard. How is esteem different from appreciate, value, and prize? Find out on .
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