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esteem
verb as in regard highly; value
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As the director of Freedom Now, I hold Intigam Aliyev in high esteem and have long respected his work as a human-rights lawyer.
But beneath all the shiny esteem, the 25-year-old Wright led a seedy double life.
Around the world, they are held in high esteem, paid professional wages, and often granted tenure in their jobs.
Once a girl's self-esteem is crushed, the effects are far reaching and long lasting.
But before the former First Lady left the Obama Administration, the Tanzanian Ambassador wanted to give her a token of esteem.
Nobody had held his brother in any less esteem for this connection; it was quite the way in the country.
To suddenly discover oneself proficient where failure had been feared increases self esteem and adds to the sum of happiness.
Monsieur de Garnache, if you have no friend at hand to act for you, I shall esteem myself honoured.
The good character of the Irish railways was thus re-established, and they again held their rightful place in public esteem.
This slight acquaintance with the nobility of France did not, however, elevate them in her esteem.
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On this page you'll find 160 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to esteem, such as: hold dear, revere, value, venerate, admire, and appreciate.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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