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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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   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.

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   3 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.

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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.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryESTEEM | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   Definition of esteem – Learner’s Dictionary. esteem. 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.

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   Esteem definition, to regard highly or favorably; regard with respect or admiration: I esteem him for his honesty. See more.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionesteem verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   verb. /ɪˈstiːm/ (formal) not used in the progressive tenses. Verb Forms. [usually passive] to respect and admire somebody/something very much. be esteemed (by somebody) Many of these qualities are esteemed by managers. a highly esteemed scientist. be esteemed as something He was esteemed as a dedicated and imaginative scholar.

8. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › esteemesteem - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Apr 9, 2024 · To set a high value on; to regard with respect or reverence . To regard something as valuable; to prize.