esteem

verb
UK: /ɪˈstiːm/
US: /ɪˈstiːm/

  1. Respect and admire someone or something.

    1. I esteem my teachers very much.
    2. We esteem him highly for his dedication to the company; his colleagues esteem his work.

  2. To consider or judge something in a particular way.

    1. I esteem it a great honour.
    2. Although some esteem her contributions as minor, I find value in them.

Synonyms

respect revere honor regard appreciation admire value
esteem noun

  1. A feeling of respect and admiration for someone or something.

    1. She has high self-esteem.
    2. Public esteem for doctors grew following the pandemic response and his esteem grew.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "esteem" in English means: Respect and admire someone or something., To consider or judge something in a particular way..

The phonetic transcription of "esteem" is /ɪˈstiːm/ in British English and /ɪˈstiːm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "esteem": respect, revere, honor, regard, appreciation, admire, value.

Example usage of "esteem": "I esteem my teachers very much.". More examples on the page.