Pronunciation

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Singular
esteem

Plural
esteems

  1. A good opinion of someone or a view of high importance and respect for them.
    He was an author who was held in high esteem.

Plain form
esteem

Third-person singular
esteems

Past tense
esteemed

Past participle
esteemed

Present participle
esteeming

  1. (formal) to view someone or something as important, and respectable.
    Esteemed by all, Sharon was a good leader.