noun
esteem
ih-STEEM
noun
1
Respect and admiration for someone or something.
"The retiring judge was held in high esteem by her colleagues."
verb
1
To regard someone or something highly; to value greatly.
"He esteemed his mentor's advice above anyone else's."
How to Use Esteem
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRespect or high regard for someone, or the act of holding them in high regard.
Common pairings
high esteem
held in esteem
self-esteem
esteemed colleague
Word Forms
esteemed past tense, esteems plural, esteems singular
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Etymology
From Old French estimer, from Latin aestimare, "to value or assess" — the same root behind "estimate."