esteem
/ɪˈstiːm/
es · teem
ɪ · ˈstiːm
English Definition
n./v. high respect
Significado en Español
estima, respeto
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự kính trọng, sự tôn trọng
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Example Sentence
He is held in high esteem.
他备受尊重。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
esteem(=estimate=appraisal).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In this passage, the word “esteem” most closely means:
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Regard
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B
Ignore
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C
Hasten
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D
Doubt
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A — Regard.
“esteem” means n./v. high respect
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The kind old doctor was held in high ______ by the whole town.
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A
contempt
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B
scorn
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C
esteem
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hatred
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C — esteem.
“esteem” means n./v. high respect
Common questions about “esteem”
What does “esteem” mean?
esteem — n./v. high respect. In Chinese: 尊重，敬重.
How do you pronounce “esteem”?
esteem is pronounced /ɪˈstiːm/. It breaks into 2 syllables: es · teem.
How do you use “esteem” in a sentence?
He is held in high esteem. (他备受尊重。)
What are synonyms for “esteem”?
respect, regard — all close in meaning to esteem (n./v. high respect).
Is “esteem” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. esteem appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “esteem”?
esteem(=estimate=appraisal).
