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esteem

1 esteem ˈstiːm/ noun
1 esteem
ˈstiːm/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of ESTEEM
[noncount] formal
: respect and affection
used to say how much someone or something is admired and respected
often used after hold
see also self-esteem
2 esteem ˈstiːm/ verb
esteems; esteemed; esteeming
2 esteem
ˈstiːm/
verb
esteems; esteemed; esteeming
Britannica Dictionary definition of ESTEEM
[+ object] formal
: to think very highly or favorably of (someone or something) usually used as (be) esteemed