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esteemed

/ɪsˈtiːmd/

Meanings
  • adjective

    regarded with great respect, honor, or admiration

  • verb

    to hold in high esteem; consider as excellent or worthy of honor and respect


Antonyms

scorn , slight , contemn , despise
Synonyms

cherish , respect , revere
Rhymes
Words rhyming with esteemed
deemed , seemed , beamed , dreamed , teemed
Variants
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esteemed , esteem , esteeming , esteems
Forms
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esteems, esteemed, esteeming


Etymology
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From Old French estimer, from estre 'to be' + mer 'worthy'. Related to esteem.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'esteemed' appears in the King James Version of the Bible 52 times.

  2. The term 'esteemed price' is mentioned in the U.S. Declaration of Independence.

  3. In the Harry Potter series, the term 'esteemed' is used to describe the Hogwarts professors.


Related Concepts
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  1. respect: The feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.

  2. honor: A feeling of pride in one's own actions or the actions of others, or a distinction awarded for achievements or bravery.

  3. admiration: A feeling of deep respect and approval for someone or something, often accompanied by a sense of wonder or awe.


Culture
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The word 'esteemed' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in contexts of respect, honor, and admiration. In Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', Lady Macbeth urges her husband to 'esteem' the deed of regicide, showing the significance of the word in the context of ambition and power.

How to Memorize "esteemed"

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