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Meaning of esteems
The primary meaning of the word "esteems" is to regard someone or something with respect, admiration, or approval.
Etymology of esteems
The word "esteems" originates from the Old French word "estimer", which is derived from the Latin word "aestimare", meaning "to value" or "to appraise"
The word has been used in the English language since the 14th century, initially with the meaning "to value" or "to appraise", and later developing the sense of "to regard with respect or admiration"
Synonyms
respects
admires
values
appreciates
honors
praises
commends
extols
lauds
regards
reveres
venerates
idolizes
worships
esteems
holds in high regard
thinks highly of
has a high opinion of
looks up to
reveres
admires
adores
cherishes
treasures
prizes
holds dear
has a high esteem for
has a great respect for
thinks very highly of
holds in esteem
has a lot of time for
has a great deal of respect for
regards highly
values highly
appreciates highly
Definitions
- To regard someone or something with respect, admiration, or approval
- To have a high opinion of someone or something
- To consider someone or something to be important or valuable
Usage Examples
- The company esteems its employees and provides them with excellent benefits and working conditions
- She esteems her parents and seeks their advice on important matters
- The community esteems its leaders and shows appreciation for their hard work
Antonyms
disrespects
disregards
ignores
dismisses
belittles
despises
hates
loathes
abhors
detests
scornes
ridicules
mocks
disparages
devalues
degrades
demeans
humiliates
mortifies
shames
disgraces