esteem

Pronunciation

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Noun

Singular esteem

Plural esteems

1. A good opinion of someone or respect for them.

   He was an author who was held in high esteem.

Verb

Plain form esteem

Third-person singular esteems

Past tense esteemed

Past participle esteemed

Present participle esteeming

1. (formal) to respect somebody.

   Esteemed by all, Sharon was a good leader.