Past tense of esteem
regular verb
The past tense of esteem is esteemed. The past participle is also esteemed.
Forms of esteem
| Base form (V1) | esteem /ɪˈstiːm/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | esteemed /ɪsˈtiːmd/ |
| Past participle (V3) | esteemed /ɪsˈtiːmd/ |
| Present participle | esteeming |
| Third person singular | esteems |
Esteemed in a sentence
- The esteemed reverend will enlighten us with a sermon on reconciliation.From the entry reverend
- Cod sounds are an esteemed article of food.From the entry sound
- I seconded the proposal of my esteemed colleague.From the entry seconded
- First, he was no more esteemed in Springfield than scrubby-dutch landlords were in St.2010, Steve B. Yates, Morkan’s Quarry, Moon City Press. From the entry misconstruance
- Even one of the esteemed teachers of Oyster River High School has become a WOWer.2008 December 9, Max Snelling, “Addicts Anonymous”, in Mouth of the River, page 19. From the entry WOWer
Meaning of esteem
- noun Assessment, estimation, or regard; especially; favourable estimation or regard.
- verb To set a high value on; to regard with respect or reverence.
- verb To regard something as valuable; to prize.
Questions about the past tense of esteem
- What is the past tense of esteem?
- The past tense of esteem is esteemed.
- What is the past participle of esteem?
- The past participle of esteem is esteemed.
- Is esteem a regular or irregular verb?
- Esteem is a regular verb: its past tense adds -ed.
Source and license
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