Synonyms for esteem
ɪˈstimes·teem

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1. esteemverb

   Esteem and estimate alike imply to set a certain mental value upon, but esteem is less precise and mercantile than calculate or estimate. We esteem a jewel precious; we estimate it to be worth so much money. This sense of esteem is now chiefly found in literary or oratorical style, and in certain conventional phrases; as, I esteem it an honor, a favor. In popular usage esteem, as said of persons, denotes a union of respect and kindly feeling and, in the highest sense, of moral approbation; as, one whom I highly esteem; the word may be used in a similar sense of material things or abstractions; as, one whose friendship I esteem; a shell greatly esteemed for inlaid work. To appreciate anything is to be deeply or keenly sensible of or sensitive to its qualities or influence, to see its full import, be alive to its value, importance, or worth; as, to appreciate beauty or harmony; to appreciate one's services in a cause; the word is similarly, tho rarely, used of persons. To prize is to set a high value on for something more than merely commercial reasons. One may value some object, as a picture, beyond all price, as a family heirloom, or may prize it as the gift of an esteemed friend, without at all appreciating its artistic merit or commercial value. To regard (French regarder, look at, observe) is to have a certain mental view favorable or unfavorable; as, I regard him as a friend; or, I regard him as a villain; regard has a distinctively favorable sense as applied to institutions, proprieties, duties, etc., but does not share the use of the noun regard as applied to persons; we regard the Sabbath; we regard a person's feelings; we have a regard for the person. Compare ESTEEM, n.

   Synonyms:
   appreciate, calculate, consider, deem, estimate, hold, prize, regard, think, value

2. esteemnoun

   Esteem for a person is a favorable opinion on the basis of worth, especially of moral worth, joined with a feeling of interest in and attraction toward the person. Regard for a person is the mental view or feeling that springs from a sense of his value, excellence, or superiority, with a cordial and hearty friendliness. Regard is more personal and less distant than esteem, and adds a special kindliness; respect is a more distant word than esteem. Respect may be wholly on one side, while regard is more often mutual; respect in the fullest sense is given to what is lofty, worthy, and honorable, or to a person of such qualities; we may pay an external respect to one of lofty station, regardless of personal qualities, showing respect for the office. Estimate has more of calculation; as, my estimate of the man, or of his abilities, is very high. Estimation involves the idea of calculation or appraisal with that of esteem or regard, and is especially used of the feeling entertained by numbers of people; as, he stood high in public estimation. Compare ESTEEM, v.; FRIENDSHIP; LOVE.

   Synonyms:
   estimate, estimation, favor, regard, respect

   Antonyms:
   abhorrence, antipathy, aversion, contempt, dislike, hatred, loathing, repugnance

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1. esteem

   Synonyms:
   price, value, consider, deem, judge, believe, estimate, think, regard, affect, appreciate, revere, honor, respect, admire, venerate, prize, love, like

   Antonyms:
   disregard, disconsider, disaffect, dislike, undervalue, underrate, decry, depreciate

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1. esteem, regard, respectnoun

   the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

   "it is held in esteem"; "a man who has earned high regard"

   Synonyms:
   paying attention, wish, admiration, respectfulness, respect, regard, deference, attentiveness, obedience, gaze, heed, compliments

   Antonyms:
   disesteem, disrespect

2. admiration, esteemnoun

   a feeling of delighted approval and liking

   Synonyms:
   respect, wonderment, regard, appreciation, wonder, admiration

   Antonyms:
   disesteem, disrespect

3. respect, esteem, regardverb

   an attitude of admiration or esteem

   "she lost all respect for him"

   Synonyms:
   paying attention, respect, admiration, respectfulness, regard, deference, attentiveness, obedience, gaze, heed, compliments, wish

   Antonyms:
   disesteem, disrespect

4. respect, esteem, value, prize, priseverb

   regard highly; think much of

   "I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity"

   Synonyms:
   value, appreciate, assess, look upon, jimmy, pry, respect, honor, observe, measure, abide by, prize, lever, treasure, rate, regard as, honour, look on, evaluate, repute, prise, think of, take to be, appraise, valuate

   Antonyms:
   disesteem, disrespect

5. think of, repute, regard as, look upon, look on, esteem, take to beverb

   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"

   Synonyms:
   value, think up, mean, dream up, entertain, watch, think about, respect, repute, hatch, prize, remember, concoct, have in mind, regard as, flirt with, look on, toy with, look upon, prise, think of, take to be

   Antonyms:
   disesteem, disrespect

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1. esteemverb

   Synonyms:
   estimate, appreciate, value, rate, reckon, set a value on

2. esteemverb

   Synonyms:
   admire, like, prize, honor, revere, respect, think well of, think highly of, set a high value on

3. esteemverb

   Synonyms:
   regard, consider, deem, think, account, believe, suppose, imagine, hold, view, fancy, look upon

4. esteemnoun

   Synonyms:
   estimation, estimate, appreciation, valuation, reckoning, account, opinion, judgment

5. esteemnoun

   Synonyms:
   respect, reverence, honor, credit, high regard, favorable opinion

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1. esteemnoun

   Synonyms:
   respect, honor, regard, opinion, judgment, estimation

   Antonyms:
   disesteem, aversion, odium, antipathy, unpopularity

2. esteemverb

   Synonyms:
   respect, value, honor, revere, rate, reckon, estimate

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1. List of paraphrases for "esteem":

   self-esteem, believes, considers, appreciation

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How to use esteem in a sentence?

1. Brian Tracy:

   Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and importance, although difficult, is the highroad to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction.

2. unknown:

   Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for 'tis better to be alone than in bad company.

3. David Bowers:

   As the mayor of Roanoke, to you our city, to each member of this council and all my friends and supporters who have held me in the highest esteem, I want to say today that I apologize to all those offended by my remarks. No one else is to be blamed but me.

4. Queen Latifah:

   I think this show is an empowering show for everyone, not just young women… It’s for young men, young women, LGBTQ, you know, the most important thing always for me is to love yourself… have God in your life and to love yourself. Don't hate yourself. Don't tear yourself down because people who love themselves tend to work on their self-esteem and try to do the right things and make good decisions, and people who don't feel so good about themselves can often make very bad decisions for their own lives.

5. John McCain:

   The President task is to reverse The President disturbing tendency to show America's adversaries the deference and esteem that should be reserved for our closest allies. The President must show that The President can be strong and tough with Vladimir Putin -- not for The President task own sake, but to demonstrate The President willingness to defend America, its allies, our shared interests, and our common values against those who threaten them, putin is not America's friend, nor merely a competitor. Putin is America's enemy -- not because we wish it so, but because he has chosen to be.