esteem meaning and definition

ESTEEM noun

Definition of esteem (noun)

1. the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
   • "it is held in esteem"; "a man who has earned high regard"
   • synonyms: regard, respect
   • antonym: disesteem
2. a feeling of delighted approval and liking
   • synonyms: admiration
3. an attitude of admiration or esteem
   • "she lost all respect for him"
   • synonyms: regard, respect
   • antonym: disrespect

ESTEEM verb

Definition of esteem (verb)

1. regard highly; think much of
   • "I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity"
   • synonyms: prise, prize, respect, value
   • antonym: disesteem
2. 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: look on, look upon, regard as, repute, take to be, think of