Meaning & use
esteem
Respect and admiration felt for someone because of their qualities or achievements.
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The retiring professor was held in high esteem by generations of former students.
Her colleagues' esteem grew after she handled the crisis with such calm confidence.
A note on using this word
Esteem is often used with high or low, and self-esteem refers specifically to how much someone respects themselves.
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2. verb
To regard someone or something with great respect and admiration.
Colleagues esteemed her judgment so much that they rarely questioned her decisions.
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