Word Type

Verb

Noun

The word "esteem" can be used as verb and noun.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

contemn disesteem disesteem scorn

Derived Terms

disesteem esteemable esteemer estimable misesteem overesteem self-esteem

Distinct From

contempt disesteem

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

attitude believe conceive consider honor honour laurels liking mental attitude reckon regard see think view

Type Of (IsA)

accept honor

Related Terms

admire appraise consider estimate favourable high judge particular prize regard respect reverence valuable value

Synonym Network

admiration cherish regard respect think of

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