Esteeming: meaning, definitions and examples

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esteeming

 

[ ɪˈstiːmɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in relationships

To have a high regard for someone; to respect or admire someone greatly. It involves recognizing their worth and showing appreciation for them.

Synonyms

admire, appreciate, respect, value

Examples of usage

  • He is always esteeming his colleagues for their hard work.
  • She is highly esteemed in the community for her charitable work.
  • I have always esteemed my grandparents for their wisdom and guidance.
Context #2 | Verb

self-worth

To hold oneself in high regard; to have a positive opinion of oneself. It involves recognizing one's own value and worth.

Synonyms

appreciate, cherish, prize, value

Examples of usage

  • It is important to esteem yourself and not let others bring you down.
  • She has learned to esteem herself and her abilities.
  • He struggled with self-esteem issues but is now learning to value himself.

Translations

Translations of the word "esteeming" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estimando

🇮🇳 सम्मानित करना

🇩🇪 schätzend

🇮🇩 menghargai

🇺🇦 цінування

🇵🇱 szacowanie

🇯🇵 尊重する (sonchō suru)

🇫🇷 estimant

🇪🇸 estimando

🇹🇷 değer verme

🇰🇷 존중하는 (jonjung haneun)

🇸🇦 تقدير (taqdeer)

🇨🇿 oceňování

🇸🇰 oceňovanie

🇨🇳 尊敬 (zūnjìng)

🇸🇮 cenjenje

🇮🇸 virðing

🇰🇿 құрмет көрсету

🇬🇪 პატივისცემა (pat'ivists'ema)

🇦🇿 hörmət etmək

🇲🇽 estimando

Etymology

The word 'esteeming' comes from the Old French word 'estimer', which means 'to estimate or appraise'. Over time, it evolved to also include the sense of 'regard highly or prize'. The concept of esteeming others and oneself has been a fundamental aspect of human relationships and self-worth throughout history, with various cultures emphasizing the importance of respect and appreciation.

See also: esteem, esteemed, estimable.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,143 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.