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单词 esteem
释义

esteem

1 of 2

noun

es·​teem i-ˈstēm How to pronounce esteem (audio)
1
: the regard in which one is held
especially : high regard
the esteem we all feel for her
2
archaic : worth, value
3
archaic : opinion, judgment

esteem

2 of 2

verb

esteemed; esteeming; esteems

transitive verb

1
: to set a high value on : regard highly and prize accordingly
an esteemed guest
2
a
: to view as : consider
esteem it a privilege
b
: think, believe
3
archaic : appraise

Synonyms

Noun

  • account
  • admiration
  • appreciation
  • estimation
  • favor
  • regard
  • respect

Verb

  • account
  • call
  • consider
  • count
  • hold
  • look (on or upon)
  • rate
  • reckon
  • regard
  • set down
  • view
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Example Sentences

Noun She has won esteem for her work with cancer patients. an athlete who is held in great esteem by her peers Verb I had esteemed the whole affair to be a colossal waste of time. although the works of the Impressionist painters are esteemed today, they met with scorn when they were introduced
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
My family sees entertaining — and accessories that go with it — as an indication of taste, of hospitality, of manners, of respect and esteem. Alexis E. Barton, Washington Post, 12 Sep. 2022 One aim of the Oakland Athletics’ teardown this season was to use trades of big-name players to fortify the minor-league system, which has received less esteem in recent years. Matt Kawahara, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Sep. 2022 There's evidence that singing to their babies can improve parents' well-being and self-esteem, and even stave off postnatal depression. Stephanie H. Murray, The Week, 6 Sep. 2022 Success through work, no matter one’s station, is a key to self-esteem, independence and belonging. Nicholas Eberstadt, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 Ozon pays tribute to how Fassbinder fearlessly risked film-culture esteem. Armond White, National Review, 2 Sep. 2022 While research is slim, a 2018 review article in the journal Health Education & Behavior explained how cooking has been found to improve self-esteem and psychological wellbeing while decreasing anxiety. Amelia Abraham, refinery29.com, 30 Aug. 2022 There’s no doubt about it – young people love social media, even if 71% of girls agree spending less time on it would be better for building self-esteem. Emerald Elitou, Essence, 4 Aug. 2022 LeBron has made his high esteem for Hardaway clear on multiple occasions. Jason Munz, USA TODAY, 20 Aug. 2022
Verb
There’s also esteem or respect from others (patient experience) and, finally, self-actualization (functional status). Michael L. Millenson And J. Matthew Austin, STAT, 24 May 2022 For information on all that, and how fishing can help boost your self-esteem and clear your head, check out Take Me Fishing's blog on the additional mental benefits of fishing. Outside Online, 17 June 2020 Many have shown their support for Jada over her struggle with alopecia, pointing out the disparities in how self-esteem around hair loss affects Black women. Glenn Garner, PEOPLE.com, 11 Apr. 2022 Whether because of decency, laziness, or esteem for his reputation, Bourgoin’s interlocutors tended not to press him very hard. Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2022 The Hierarchy of Needs continues, and includes more complex needs like love and belonging, esteem, and eventually, self actualization. Lindy Brewster, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2021 In return for these privileges, idols must please their benefactors by hiding their shortcomings or risk losing their fan base, sponsorships, or esteem. Dr. Richard Osibanjo, Forbes, 31 Aug. 2021 How might jurists who esteem their court, who value its history and integrity, respond to the credible threat of debasement by the executive? WSJ, 4 May 2021 It was also esteemed in Assyria, Babylonia and Persia, and the authors attributed the high price to the efforts required for its import to demanding regions. Kristen Rogers, CNN, 28 May 2020 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English estemen to estimate, from Anglo-French estimer, from Latin aestimare

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Kids Definition

esteem 1 of 2

noun

es·​teem i-ˈstēm How to pronounce esteem (audio)
: respect and affection
Her work with children has won her esteem.

esteem

2 of 2

verb

esteemed; esteeming
: to think favorably of
He was esteemed as a man of generosity.

esteem 1 of 2

noun

as in admiration
a feeling of great approval and liking an athlete who is held in great esteem by her peers

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • admiration
  • respect
  • appreciation
  • regard
  • praise
  • reverence
  • adoration
  • affection
  • estimation
  • interest
  • favor
  • enthusiasm
  • approbation
  • honor
  • veneration
  • love
  • deference
  • fondness
  • enjoyment
  • adulation
  • worship
  • like
  • taste
  • infatuation
  • partiality
  • acclamation
  • relish
  • awe
  • appetite
  • homage
  • preference
  • account
  • delight
  • amazement
  • use
  • idolatry
  • wonderment
  • shine
  • prejudice
  • devotion
  • wonder
  • fancy
  • props
  • lionization
  • attachment
  • bias
  • passion
  • hero worship
  • passion

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • contempt
  • disdain
  • scorn
  • condemnation
  • disapproval
  • indignation
  • disappointment
  • disgust
  • discontent
  • unhappiness
  • hatred
  • disregard
  • disillusionment
  • distaste
  • displeasure
  • disfavor
  • loathing
  • dislike
  • disenchantment
  • opprobrium
  • revulsion
  • aversion
  • repugnance
  • repulsion
  • hate
  • disinclination
  • nausea
  • dissatisfaction
  • antipathy
  • disfavor
  • detestation
  • displeasure
  • disgruntlement
  • disliking
  • abomination
  • deprecation
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esteem

2 of 2

verb

1
as in to regard
to think of in a particular way I had esteemed the whole affair to be a colossal waste of time

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • regard
  • consider
  • rate
  • view
  • call
  • count
  • account
  • believe
  • sense
  • hold
  • feel
  • take for
  • set down
  • think
  • reckon
  • deem
  • look (on or upon)
  • imagine
  • fancy
  • conceive
2
as in to respect
to think very highly or favorably of although the works of the Impressionist painters are esteemed today, they met with scorn when they were introduced

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • respect
  • admire
  • regard
  • praise
  • appreciate
  • reverence
  • love
  • value
  • acclaim
  • like
  • revere
  • love
  • venerate
  • commend
  • credit
  • set store on
  • compliment
  • enjoy
  • consider
  • applaud
  • relish
  • favor
  • approve
  • adore
  • set store by
  • idolize
  • worship
  • savor
  • treasure
  • savour
  • cherish
  • fancy
  • accredit
  • adulate
  • prize
  • hallow
  • canonize
  • revel (in)
  • delight (in)
  • deify
  • drink (in)
  • dote (on)
  • dig
  • groove (on)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • hate
  • despise
  • detest
  • loathe
  • scorn
  • abhor
  • disdain
  • dislike
  • disregard
  • abominate
  • execrate
  • discount
  • dismiss
  • disapprove
  • deplore
  • condemn
  • frown (on or upon)
  • discountenance
  • decry
  • vilify
  • disfavor
  • kiss off
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3
as in to believe
to have as an opinion I should have esteemed it most unlikely that their marriage had any chance of success

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • believe
  • think
  • figure
  • guess
  • consider
  • feel
  • deem
  • imagine
  • suppose
  • judge
  • regard
  • trust
  • hold
  • perceive
  • reckon
  • conceive
  • view
  • assume
  • depend
  • accept
  • allow
  • rely
  • presume
  • surmise
  • conclude
  • presuppose
  • infer
  • deduce

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • doubt
  • distrust
  • suspect
  • mistrust
  • question
  • reject
  • discredit
  • disbelieve
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Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of esteem are admire, regard, and respect. While all these words mean "to recognize the worth of a person or thing," esteem implies greater warmth of feeling accompanying a high valuation.

no citizen of the town was more highly esteemed

The words admire and esteem can be used in similar contexts, but admire suggests usually enthusiastic appreciation and often deep affection.

a friend that I truly admire

Although the words regard and esteem have much in common, regard is a general term that is usually qualified.

he is highly regarded in the profession

In some situations, the words respect and esteem are roughly equivalent. However, respect implies a considered evaluation or estimation.

after many years they came to respect her views
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