English Dictionary
Definition of “esteem”
esteem (ɪˈstiːm
)
Definitions
verb (tr)
- 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
Alternative Forms
esˈteemed adjective Word Origin
C15: from Old French estimer, from Latin aestimāreestimate
Synonyms
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respect,
admire,
think highly of
like,
love,
value,
prize,
honour,
treasure,
cherish,
revere,
reverence,
be fond of
venerate,
regard highly take off your hat to=
consider,
think of,
hold,
believe in,
rate,
view,
judge,
regard,
estimate,
reckon,
calculate,
deem,
Usage examples
If I catch sight of myself in a mirror it makes me feel physically sick; no way can I esteem that.
Jane Asher, LOSING IT (2002)Your definition of brand equity emphasises three distinct aspects: salience, richness, and esteem.
Business Today (1998)On display will be a wide variety of products and services, all designed to improve looks, confidence and self esteem.
Courier, Sunday Mail (2004)Alongside this well-established military tradition, the British Royal Family is held in high esteem by many Fijians.
Belfast Telegraph (2004)The greatest of enemies held in highest esteem those who met death with a joke on their lips.
Barrett, Clive, The Gods of Asgard (1989)
