esteem

[ ih-steem ]

/ ɪˈstim /

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verb (used with object)

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.

noun

favorable opinion or judgment; respect or regard: to hold a person in esteem.

Archaic. opinion or judgment; estimation; valuation.

Origin of esteem

1400–50; late Middle English estemen,<Middle French estimer<Latin aestimāre to fix the value of

SYNONYMS FOR esteem

1 honor, revere, respect.

4 favor, admiration, honor, reverence, veneration.

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ANTONYMS FOR esteem

1 disdain.

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synonym study for esteem

1. See appreciate. 4. See respect.

OTHER WORDS FROM esteem

pre·es·teem, verb (used with object)un·es·teemed, adjectivewell-es·teemed, adjective

Words nearby esteem

estate duty, Estates General, estate tax, estazolam, Este, esteem, Estelle, Estepona, ester, esterase, ester gum

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Example sentences from the Web for esteem

But before the former First Lady left the Obama Administration, the Tanzanian Ambassador wanted to give her a token of esteem.
Meditation Rugs, Swords, and Horse Head Fiddles: The Strangest Gifts Given to Government Bigwigs|Ben Jacobs|November 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Even I, despite my near-death experience, esteem nurse practitioners highly.
Nurse Practitioners Playing Doctor More Often|Daniela Drake|May 27, 2013|DAILY BEAST
As Reihan notes, Americans seem to esteem marriage as much as ever.
The Collapse of Economic Possibilities for Working-Class Men is Harming Marriage|David Frum|March 27, 2013|DAILY BEAST
It is that esteem of his tactical genius—perhaps alone—that has fed steady suspense into the campaign for his reelection.
Against All Odds, Can Sarkozy Pull Out an Election Win vs. Hollande?|Tracy McNicoll|May 4, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Losing our esteem can make us want to comfort-eat, and losing income drives poor food choices.
Will I Get Fat? 15 Signs You'll Gain Weight|Anneli Rufus|November 10, 2011|DAILY BEAST
This was not in the strain of hireling praise; but the genuine tribute of esteem and admiration.
The Adventures of Sir Launcelot Greaves|Tobias Smollett
We have had abundant reason to regard them with esteem and love.
Life and Work in Benares and Kumaon, 1839-1877|James Kennedy
We do not esteem at will, and because it is our interest to esteem.
Lectures on the true, the beautiful and the good|Victor Cousin
On the passage of the Act of Parliament prohibiting this trade to British subjects rests, what you esteem, the glory of your life.
Cotton is King and The Pro-Slavery Arguments|Various
As a marriage dowry he would present us with several barrels of specie, thus showing in what esteem he held me.
Revolutionary Reader|Sophie Lee Foster

British Dictionary definitions for esteem

esteem

/ (ɪˈstiːm) /

verb (tr)

to have great respect or high regard forto esteem a colleague

formal to judge or consider; deemto esteem an idea improper

noun

high regard or respect; good opinion

archaic judgment; opinion

Derived forms of esteem

esteemed, adjective

Word Origin for esteem

C15: from Old French estimer, from Latin aestimāre estimate

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单词	esteem
释义	esteem [ ih-steem ] / ɪˈstim / SEE SYNONYMS FOR esteem ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with object) 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. noun favorable opinion or judgment; respect or regard: to hold a person in esteem. Archaic. opinion or judgment; estimation; valuation. Origin of esteem 1400–50; late Middle English estemen,<Middle French estimer<Latin aestimāre to fix the value of SYNONYMS FOR esteem 1 honor, revere, respect. 4 favor, admiration, honor, reverence, veneration. SEE SYNONYMS FOR esteem ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR esteem 1 disdain. SEE ANTONYMS FOR esteem ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for esteem 1. See appreciate. 4. See respect. OTHER WORDS FROM esteem pre·es·teem, verb (used with object)un·es·teemed, adjectivewell-es·teemed, adjective Words nearby esteem estate duty, Estates General, estate tax, estazolam, Este, esteem, Estelle, Estepona, ester, esterase, ester gum Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for esteem But before the former First Lady left the Obama Administration, the Tanzanian Ambassador wanted to give her a token of esteem. Meditation Rugs, Swords, and Horse Head Fiddles: The Strangest Gifts Given to Government Bigwigs\|Ben Jacobs\|November 11, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Even I, despite my near-death experience, esteem nurse practitioners highly. Nurse Practitioners Playing Doctor More Often\|Daniela Drake\|May 27, 2013\|DAILY BEAST As Reihan notes, Americans seem to esteem marriage as much as ever. The Collapse of Economic Possibilities for Working-Class Men is Harming Marriage\|David Frum\|March 27, 2013\|DAILY BEAST It is that esteem of his tactical genius—perhaps alone—that has fed steady suspense into the campaign for his reelection. Against All Odds, Can Sarkozy Pull Out an Election Win vs. Hollande?\|Tracy McNicoll\|May 4, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Losing our esteem can make us want to comfort-eat, and losing income drives poor food choices. Will I Get Fat? 15 Signs You'll Gain Weight\|Anneli Rufus\|November 10, 2011\|DAILY BEAST This was not in the strain of hireling praise; but the genuine tribute of esteem and admiration. The Adventures of Sir Launcelot Greaves\|Tobias Smollett We have had abundant reason to regard them with esteem and love. Life and Work in Benares and Kumaon, 1839-1877\|James Kennedy We do not esteem at will, and because it is our interest to esteem. Lectures on the true, the beautiful and the good\|Victor Cousin On the passage of the Act of Parliament prohibiting this trade to British subjects rests, what you esteem, the glory of your life. Cotton is King and The Pro-Slavery Arguments\|Various As a marriage dowry he would present us with several barrels of specie, thus showing in what esteem he held me. Revolutionary Reader\|Sophie Lee Foster British Dictionary definitions for esteem esteem / (ɪˈstiːm) / verb (tr) to have great respect or high regard forto esteem a colleague formal to judge or consider; deemto esteem an idea improper noun high regard or respect; good opinion archaic judgment; opinion Derived forms of esteem esteemed, adjective Word Origin for esteem C15: from Old French estimer, from Latin aestimāre estimate Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to esteem venerate, revere, treasure, love, prize, like, regard, appreciate, apprise, value, worship, admire, reverence, cherish, respect, idolize, honor, consider, account, calculate
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esteem

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noun

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verb (tr)

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