Top synonyms for “esteem”: admiration, be known as, know as, look on, look upon, prise, prize, regard, and 7 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)an attitude of admiration or esteem“she lost all respect for him”
- (noun)a feeling of delighted approval and liking
- (noun)the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)“it is held in esteem”
- (verb)look on as or consider“she looked on this affair as a joke”
- (verb)regard highly; think much of“I respect his judgement”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "esteem"?
Common synonyms for "esteem" include admiration, be known as, know as, look on, look upon, prise. Our thesaurus lists 15 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "esteem"?
Antonyms for "esteem" include disesteem, disesteem. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "esteem" mean?
an attitude of admiration or esteem Example: "she lost all respect for him"
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