Meaning & Definition of Esteem in English
English⟶
Esteem
/əstim/
noun
1. The condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
- "It is held in esteem"
- "A man who has earned high regard"
synonym:
- esteem,
- regard,
- respect
2. A feeling of delighted approval and liking
synonym:
- admiration,
- esteem
3. An attitude of admiration or esteem
- "She lost all respect for him"
synonym:
- respect,
- esteem,
- regard
verb
1. Regard highly
- Think much of
- "I respect his judgement"
- "We prize his creativity"
synonym:
- respect,
- esteem,
- value,
- prize,
- prise
2. Look on as or consider
- "She looked on this affair as a joke"
- "He thinks of himself as a brilliant musician"
- "He is reputed to be intelligent"
synonym:
- think of,
- repute,
- regard as,
- look upon,
- look on,
- esteem,
- take to be
Examples of using
Because of his achievements, he is held in high esteem.