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Definition of esteem

esteem

/ɪˈstiːm/
es · teem
Adjective:esteemed
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Past Simple:esteemed
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Past Participle:esteemed
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Present Participle:esteeming
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• noun

1

High respect and admiration, typically for a person based on their character, abilities, or achievements.

Example

"The retired professor was held in high esteem by both her colleagues and former students."

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• verb

1

To respect and admire greatly; to hold in high regard.

Example

"The organization continues to esteem her contributions to international diplomacy."

2

To consider, deem, or judge something to be of a specified quality or nature (formal).

Example

"I would esteem it a great privilege to speak at your upcoming conference."

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• Rhymes for esteem

• Nearby Words

establisher
establishment
estate
esteem
esther
esthetician
estimable

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 15th century from Middle French estimer, which comes from the Latin verb aestimare, meaning 'to value, appraise, or estimate.' It shares this root with the English word 'estimate.'

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Esteem. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/esteem
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