esteem
Translation
esteem, respect, regard
Examples
She is held in high esteem by her colleagues.
She is held in high esteem by her colleagues.
He has very low self-esteem.
He has very low self-esteem.
Grammar Patterns
((to)) hold ((sb.)) in high/low esteem to have a high/low opinion of someone. She is held in high esteem by everyone.
self-esteem confidence in one's own worth or abilities. It's important to have healthy self-esteem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: respect, admiration, regard; Antonyms: contempt, disdain
Etymology
From Latin 'aestimare', meaning 'to value, appraise'. It shares a root with 'estimate'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'esteem' as the high value you 'estimate' someone to have. Often used in 'self-esteem'.