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esteem Synonyms

Another word for esteem

Choosing another word for esteem depends on context, so the 21 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
respect
admiration
regard
Strong
acclaim
reverence
honor
veneration
appreciation
favor

• verb (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
respect
admire
value
Strong
look up to
revere
honor
venerate
prize
cherish

• verb (Context 3)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
deem
consider
Strong
regard
judge
count
reckon

Opposites of esteem

The opposite of esteem shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

contempt
despise
disdain
disrespect
scorn
derision
belittle
disparage
See all opposites of esteem

• Nearby Words

establisher
establishment
estate
esteem
esthetician
estimable
estimate

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Esteem. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/esteem
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