hold a in high regard

NOUN

[/hoʊld eɪ ɪn haɪ rɪˈɡɑːrd/]

to have great respect or admiration for someone or something

💡 Concept

The villagers hold the old blacksmith in high regard for his lifelong craftsmanship.

🎵 Rhyme

Even the guard works hard to hold veterans in high regard

Got the picture? Now let's practice.

Start Free Demo

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/hoʊld eɪ ɪn haɪ rɪˈɡɑːrd/

🇬🇧 UK/həʊld eɪ ɪn haɪ rɪˈɡɑːd/

🌳Etymology

Prefixhigh-

Rootregard

Origin

This phrase combines Old English 'healdan' (to grasp, hold) with Old French 'regarder' (to look at, regard). The expression developed metaphorically to mean respecting or valuing someone highly, as if viewing them from an elevated perspective.

Breakdown

hold (Old English healdan: to grasp) + in high (elevation, superiority) + regard (Old French regarder: to look at, observe). The construction conveys the idea of viewing someone with elevated respect or admiration.

🎵Rhyme

hardcardyardguard

hard

card

yard

guard

🔗Collocations

hold someone in high regard

hold in the highest regard

hold in great regard

hold teachers in high regard

widely held in high regard

hold one's work in high regard

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“My grandmother holds her morning coffee ritual in such high regard that even earthquakes can't stop her.”

“The company holds customer feedback in high regard when developing new products.”

😄 Fun example

“He holds pizza delivery drivers in such high regard that he tips them more than his doctor.”

“Scientists worldwide hold her research in high regard for its groundbreaking discoveries.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

respectadmireesteemreverevalue highly

Antonyms

despiselook down ondisregard

hold in esteemthink highly ofhave respect foradmirationreverence

Want to master 19,000+ words?

Start for Free 60s Demo

hold a in high regard — to have great respect or admiration for someone or something

Example Sentences