esteem



be held in high esteem

To be regarded with a large amount of respect or admiration. I'll go see if I can persuade the committee, for I am held in high esteem among them. Mr. Ross has always been held in high esteem for all his charity work.
See also: esteem, held, high

hold (someone) in high esteem

To have a large amount of respect or admiration for someone. I'll go see if I can persuade the committee—they hold me in high esteem. I've always held my father in high esteem for his hard work to provide for us.
See also: esteem, high, hold

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
AlÍCia-Catalan, Portuguese
Galenos-Ancient Greek
MeinhardMIEN-hahrtGerman
Major['meidʒə]
Mykhaila-Ukrainian
KirstenKEER-sten (Danish, Norwegian), KUR-stən (English)Danish, Norwegian, English