esteem
to regard highly or favorably; regard with respect or admiration: I esteem him for his honesty.
to consider as of a certain value or of a certain type; regard: I esteem it worthless.
Obsolete. to set a value on; appraise.
favorable opinion or judgment; respect or regard: to hold a person in esteem.
Archaic. opinion or judgment; estimation; valuation.
Origin of esteem
1synonym study For esteem
Other words for esteem
Opposites for esteem
Other words from esteem
- pre·es·teem, verb (used with object)
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British Dictionary definitions for esteem
/ (ɪˈstiːm) /
to have great respect or high regard for: to esteem a colleague
formal to judge or consider; deem: to esteem an idea improper
high regard or respect; good opinion
archaic judgment; opinion
Origin of esteem
1Derived forms of esteem
- esteemed, adjective
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