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   Es·teem

   /əsˈtēm/

   

   noun

   • 1. respect and admiration, typically for a person: "he was held in high esteem by colleagues"

   verb

   • 1. respect and admire: "many of these qualities are esteemed by managers" Similar respectadmirevalueregardhold in (high) regardthink (highly) ofacclaimapprove ofappreciatelikeprizetreasurefavorrecognizeveneratehold in awelook up toreverereverencehonorpraiseadulateextolpay homage toOpposite disparage
   • ▪ consider; deem: "I should esteem it a favor if you could speak to them" Similar considerregard asdeemhold to bethinkthink of asreckoncountaccountbelievejudgeadjudgerateclass asgaugelook on asview assee asinterpret as

   Word Origin Middle English (as a noun in the sense ‘worth, reputation’): from Old French estime (noun), estimer (verb), from Latin aestimare ‘to estimate’. The verb was originally in the Latin sense, also ‘appraise’ (compare with estimate), used figuratively to mean ‘assess the merit of’. Current senses date from the 16th century.

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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › esteemEsteem - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of esteem. noun. the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded) “it is held in esteem ” synonyms: regard, respect. see more. noun. an attitude of admiration or esteem. synonyms: regard, respect. see more. noun. a feeling of delighted approval and liking. synonyms: admiration. see more. verb.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishESTEEM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Add to word list. respect for or a good opinion of someone: There has been a drop in public esteem for teachers. Because of their achievements they were held in (= given) (high) esteem. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to admire someone or something. admire I've always admired her for her generous spirit.

4. www.thefreedictionary.com › esteemEsteem - definition of esteem by The Free Dictionary

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   1. to have great respect or high regard for: to esteem a colleague. 2. formal to judge or consider; deem: to esteem an idea improper. n. 3. high regard or respect; good opinion. 4. archaic judgment; opinion. [C15: from Old French estimer, from Latin aestimāre estimate] esˈteemed adj.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishESTEEM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 days ago · esteem in American English. (ɪˈstim) transitive verb. 1. to regard highly or favorably; regard with respect or admiration. I esteem him for his honesty. 2. to consider as of a certain value or of a certain type; regard. I esteem it worthless.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishesteem noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   esteem. noun. /ɪˈstiːm/. /ɪˈstiːm/. [uncountable] (formal) great respect and approval; a good opinion of somebody. She is held in high esteem by her colleagues. Over the years, he has earned our affection and esteem. Please accept this small gift as a token of our esteem.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishESTEEM | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   noun [ U ] formal uk / ɪˈstiːm / us. Add to word list. respect and admiration for someone: My father was held in high esteem by everyone who knew him. See also. self-esteem. (Definition of esteem from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of esteem. in Chinese (Traditional) 尊敬，敬重, 好評… See more.

8. www.yourdictionary.com › esteemEsteem Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   To set a high value on; to regard with respect or reverence. Wiktionary. Similar definitions. To look upon something in a particular way. Mary is an esteemed member of the community. Wiktionary. Synonyms: value. treasure. respect. prize. cherish. appreciate. view. see. reckon. regard.