esteem
She held her mentor in high esteem.
She respected and admired her mentor greatly.
Respect and admiration for someone or something
The community held the doctor in high esteem.
The community greatly respected the doctor.
His work is held in high esteem by critics.
Critics highly regard his work.
Often used with 'high' to emphasize the degree of respect.
To regard someone or something with respect and admiration
She esteems her professor's wisdom.
She highly respects her professor's wisdom.
Less common as a verb, but still used in formal contexts.
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Formal Usage
Esteem is often used in formal or literary contexts, especially when describing respect for someone's character or achievements.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'estemen', from Old French 'estimer', from Latin 'aestimare' (to value, appraise).
Usage Notes
Often used in formal or literary contexts. The verb form is less common than the noun.