Definition of
esteem is the dictionary form of esteeming Definition of esteem
1
[ noun ] the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

Synonyms

respect regard

Examples

"it is held in esteem" "a man who has earned high regard"

2
[ verb ] regard highly; think much of

Synonyms

respect value prise prize

Examples

"I respect his judgement" "We prize his creativity"

3
[ verb ] look on as or consider

Synonyms

regard_as think_of look_upon repute take_to_be look_on

Examples

: "she looked on this affair as a joke" "He thinks of himself as a brilliant musician"

4
[ noun ] a feeling of delighted approval and liking

Synonyms

admiration

5
[ verb ] attribute to a source or cause

Synonyms

regard_as think_of attribute look_upon assign impute ascribe take_to_be repute look_on

Examples

"We attributed this quotation to Shakespeare"

6
[ noun ] an attitude of admiration or esteem

Synonyms

respect regard

Examples

"she lost all respect for him"

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Similar Spelling

esteem esteemed estaminet

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