esteem — respect and admiration, typically for a person
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: respect and admiration, typically for a person
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈstiːm/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is held in such high esteem that even my rebellious teenage brother cleans his room when she visits.
- I esteem coffee as the most important meal of the day.
- The professor's research is esteemed worldwide for its groundbreaking discoveries.
esteem
NOUN[/ɪˈstiːm/]
respect and admiration, typically for a person
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin aestimare meaning 'to value, appraise, or set a price on.' The word evolved from the practical act of evaluating the worth of goods to the broader meaning of valuing or respecting someone highly.
Breakdown
aestim- (to value, appraise) + -ate (verb suffix, later dropped in English)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother is held in such high esteem that even my rebellious teenage brother cleans his room when she visits.”
“I esteem coffee as the most important meal of the day.”
“The professor's research is esteemed worldwide for its groundbreaking discoveries.”
“She lost all esteem for her boss after discovering he takes credit for everyone else's work.”
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