Esteem (Verb)
Meaning 1
Regard highly; think much of; "I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- The team leader esteems her colleagues' opinions, often seeking their input on key decisions.
- Many people esteem Mozart as one of the greatest composers in history.
- Her parents esteem education and encourage her to pursue a top university.
- The community esteemed the renowned scientist for her groundbreaking discoveries.
- The museum curator esteems the donated artwork, showcasing it prominently in the main gallery.
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Meaning 2
Look on as or consider; "she looked on this affair as a joke"; "He thinks of himself as a brilliant musician"; "He is reputed to be intelligent".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- She esteems her colleague's advice above that of her own manager.
- He esteems himself as a skilled artist despite his lack of formal training.
- They esteem their mother's cooking the best in town.
- His clients esteem him a highly knowledgeable financial analyst.
- She has come to esteem her own judgment in matters of the heart.