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- DictionaryEs·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"
The meaning of ESTEEM is the regard in which one is held; especially : high regard. How to use esteem in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Esteem.
to regard highly or favorably; regard with respect or admiration: I esteem him for his honesty. Synonyms: respect, revere, honor. Antonyms: disdain. to consider as of a certain value or of a certain type; regard: I esteem it worthless. Obsolete. to set a value on; appraise.
ESTEEM definition: 1. respect for or a good opinion of someone: 2. to respect someone or something or have a good…. Learn more.
to consider or believe someone or something to be a particular thing: I would esteem it an honor if you would accompany me. We would never ask you to do anything that you esteem below your dignity. He took sums of money which I esteemed to be rightly due to me.
Esteem is all about respect and admiration. If you have high self-esteem, it means you like yourself. When you say, "My esteemed colleagues," you are saying you have nothing but the highest respect for them.
1. to regard highly or favorably; regard with respect or admiration. 2. to consider as of a certain value or a certain type; regard: I would esteem it a great favor. 3. Obs. to appraise.
Esteem is the admiration and respect that you feel towards another person. [formal] He is held in high esteem by colleagues in the construction industry. Their public esteem has never been lower. He said he retained immense regard and esteem for the prime minister. Synonyms: respect, regard, honour, consideration More Synonyms of esteem. 2. verb.
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.
esteem. noun [ U ] formal uk / ɪˈstiːm / us. Add to word list 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)
Definition of esteem noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
