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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
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
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
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"
Exact synonyms: Look On, Look Upon, Regard As, Repute, Take To Be, Think Of
Generic synonyms: Believe, Conceive, Consider, Think
Derivative terms: Reputation, Reputation, Reputation, Repute
Generic synonyms: Believe, Conceive, Consider, Think
Derivative terms: Reputation, Reputation, Reputation, Repute
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
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
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