hold in esteem — to have a very good opinion of someone; to respect and admire someone greatly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to have a very good opinion of someone; to respect and admire someone greatly
Pronunciation (IPA): /hoʊld ɪn ɪˈstiːm/
Example Sentences
- Even his rivals hold the champion in esteem after his humble victory speech.
- My dog holds the mailman in such esteem that he brings him his favorite toy every day.
- She is held in high esteem by her colleagues for always bringing snacks to meetings.
hold in esteem
VERB[/hoʊld ɪn ɪˈstiːm/]
to have a very good opinion of someone; to respect and admire someone greatly
The village elders hold the young healer in esteem for saving countless lives.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'healdan' (to hold) plus Latin 'aestimare' meaning to value or appraise; together they describe keeping a high value or opinion of someone in one's mind.
Breakdown
hold (to keep/carry) + esteem (from Latin aestimare, 'to appraise/value')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Even his rivals hold the champion in esteem after his humble victory speech.”
“My dog holds the mailman in such esteem that he brings him his favorite toy every day.”
“She is held in high esteem by her colleagues for always bringing snacks to meetings.”
“The professor is held in great esteem throughout the academic community.”
“Grandma holds her secret kimchi recipe in such esteem that she won't share it even with family.”
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