Definition of Esteem

1. Noun. The condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded). "A man who has earned high regard"

Exact synonyms: Regard, Respect
Generic synonyms: Honor, Honour, Laurels
Specialized synonyms: Stature
Antonyms: Disesteem
Derivative terms: Respect, Respect

2. Verb. Regard highly; think much of. "Sam cannot esteem Sue "; "We prize his creativity"
Exact synonyms: Prise, Prize, Respect, Value
Generic synonyms: Consider, Reckon, Regard, See, View
Specialized synonyms: Think The World Of, Fear, Revere, Reverence, Venerate, Admire, Look Up To
Antonyms: Disesteem, Disrespect
Derivative terms: Respect, Respect, Respect, Respecter, Valuable, Value

3. Noun. A feeling of delighted approval and liking.
Exact synonyms: Admiration
Generic synonyms: Liking
Specialized synonyms: Anglophilia, Hero Worship, Philhellenism, Philogyny
Derivative terms: Admire

4. Verb. Look on as or consider. "He is reputed to be intelligent"

5. Noun. An attitude of admiration or esteem. "She lost all respect for him"
Exact synonyms: Regard, Respect
Generic synonyms: Attitude, Mental Attitude
Specialized synonyms: Estimate, Estimation
Antonyms: Disrespect
Derivative terms: Respect, Respect

Definition of Esteem

1. v. t. To set a value on; to appreciate the worth of; to estimate; to value; to reckon.

2. v. i. To form an estimate; to have regard to the value; to consider.

3. n. Estimation; opinion of merit or value; hence, valuation; reckoning; price.

Definition of Esteem

1. to have a high opinion of [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Esteem

estancia
estancias
estate
estate
estated
estates
Estates General
estate agent
estate car
estate for life
estate of the realm
estate tax
estating
estazolam
estazolam
esteem (current term)
esteemed
esteeming
esteems
ester
ester
esterase
esterase
esterases
esterases
esterification
esterification
esterifications
esterified
esterified oestrogens

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