Synonyms of esteem
46 similar words · 11 opposite words
Another word for esteem is value. Other synonyms of esteem are respect, honor, prize, worthy and appreciate. The opposite of esteem is despise.
Synonyms and similar words for esteem
verbTo set a high value on; to regard with respect or reverence.
- respectTo have respect for.
- revereTo regard someone or something with great awe or devotion.
- honorTo think of highly, to respect highly; to show respect for; to recognise the importance or spiritual value of.
- idolizeTo adore excessively; to revere immoderately.
- lay store bySynonym of set store by.
- look up toTo show respect or admiration for (someone); to see (someone) as a role model.
- prizeTo consider highly valuable; to esteem.
- hallow
- put store bySynonym of set store by.
- put store inSynonym of set store by.
- rate informalTo evaluate or estimate the value of.
- set store byTo believe that something is very necessary or important; to value highly.
- valueTo determine or estimate the value of; to judge the worth of.
- venerateTo treat with great respect and deference.
- worthyTo render or treat as worthy.
- regard obsoleteTo consider, look upon (something) in a given way etc.
verbTo regard something as valuable; to prize.
- cherishTo have a deep appreciation of; to hold dear.
- treasureTo consider to be precious; to value highly.
- appreciateTo be grateful or thankful for.
- bedearTo make or hold dear; endear.
- hold dearTo value highly; to care about greatly.
- think much ofTo like; to hold in high esteem; to look upon favourably.
verbTo look upon something in a particular way.
- deem
- findTo decide that, to conclude that, to form the opinion that, to consider.
- account formalTo estimate, consider (something to be as described).
- appraiseTo consider comprehensively.
- count
- see
- considerTo assign some quality to.
- hold
- dubTo deem.
- interpret
- judgeTo form an opinion on; to appraise.
- look uponTo consider or regard something in a specific manner.
- regard as
- think of
- view as
- censure obsoleteTo form or express a judgment in regard to; to estimate; to judge.
verbTo judge; to estimate; to appraise.
- assessTo determine, estimate or judge the value of; to evaluate; to estimate.
- evaluateTo draw conclusions from examining; to assess; to appraise.
- priceTo set a price on; to value; to prize.
- valuateTo estimate the value of something; to appraise or to make a valuation.
- weigh figurativelyTo determine the intrinsic value or merit of an object, to evaluate.
- worthenTo give worth to; value; make or become worth or worthy; appraise.
- apprise archaic
- apprize archaic
Opposite of esteem
verbTo set a high value on; to regard with respect or reverence.
- contemn
- despiseTo regard with contempt or scorn.
- disrespectTo show a lack of respect to someone or something.
- disdain
- disesteemTo hold little or no esteem for; to consider worthless.
- look down onTo regard or treat as inferior.
- misrespectTo show improper respect to or for; disrespect.
- scorn
- spurn
- despect archaicTo hold in contempt, to despise, to look down on, to scorn.
verbTo regard something as valuable; to prize.
- slightTo give lesser weight or importance to.
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.
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Questions about synonyms of esteem
- What is another word for esteem?
- Esteem has 46 synonyms on Word.ws, such as value, respect, honor, prize, worthy, appreciate, treasure and revere.
- What is the opposite of esteem?
- The opposite of esteem is despise. Other antonyms of esteem are slight, disesteem and disrespect.
- What does esteem mean?
- Esteem means assessment, estimation, or regard; especially; favourable estimation or regard.
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