esteem
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Also seen as: esteems · esteeming · esteemed
Sense 1
Assessment, estimation, or regard; especially; favourable estimation or regard.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To set a high value on; to regard with respect or reverence.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To regard something as valuable; to prize.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “esteem” mean?
Assessment, estimation, or regard; especially; favourable estimation or regard.
Is “esteem” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.