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esteem

[ɛsˈtiːm]
noun
  1. Favourable regard.

    "We hold her in high esteem."

verb
  1. To set a high value on; to regard with respect or reverence.

  2. To regard something as valuable; to prize.

  3. To look upon something in a particular way.

    "Mary is an esteemed member of the community."

Synonymscherish, respect, revere
Antonymsscorn, slight, contemn, despise

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