esteem

American  

[ih-steem] / ɪˈstim /

verb (used with object)

1. to regard highly or favorably; regard with respect or admiration.

   I esteem him for his honesty.

   Synonyms:

   respect, revere, honor

   Antonyms:

   disdain

2. to consider as of a certain value or of a certain type; regard.

   I esteem it worthless.

3. Obsolete. to set a value on; appraise.

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noun

1. favorable opinion or judgment; respect or regard.

   to hold a person in esteem.

   Synonyms:

   veneration, reverence, honor, admiration, favor

2. Archaic. opinion or judgment; estimation; valuation.

esteem British  

/ ɪˈstiːm /

verb

1. to have great respect or high regard for

   to esteem a colleague

2. formal to judge or consider; deem

   to esteem an idea improper

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noun

1. high regard or respect; good opinion

2. archaic judgment; opinion

Usage

What are other ways to say esteem? If you esteem someone, you hold them in high regard. How is esteem different from appreciate, value, and prize? Find out on Thesaurus.com. 

Related Words

See respect.

Other Word Forms

• esteemed adjective
• preesteem verb (used with object)

Etymology

Origin of esteem

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English estemen, from Middle French estimer, from Latin aestimāre “to fix the value of”

Example Sentences

"All of this is being done for cheap clicks online. Then you get loads of nasty comments which then affect your confidence, your self esteem."

From BBC

This experience is known as impostorism, a psychological pattern that is separate from low self esteem or depression.

From Science Daily

“I don’t think I have a special sauce,” says Maisler, asserting she — like all of her esteemed peers — simply works tirelessly to expertly match the perfect actor to each part.

From Los Angeles Times

Frank was esteemed, but above all he fulfilled the goal he had set for himself, and like the unknown sculptor of the Charioteer, his work emanated emotion through the inert materials of his craft.

From Los Angeles Times

Before becoming a TV producer, Hubert served as an esteemed chef.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• hold dear
• revere
• value
• venerate