esteem

/ɪˈstiːm/
verb 4noun 1

Collocations

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(noun.)

ADJ

great, high | low

personal, self-

Volunteering at the shelter really helped boost her self-esteem.

popular, public, social

VERB + ESTEEM

earn

By working hard and helping others, he earned the esteem of his colleagues.

lose

After the scandal, the politician lost all public esteem.

accord sb

Teachers are accorded great esteem in many Asian countries for their important role in society.

fall in, rise in

Her reputation rose in esteem after she won the international award for her scientific research.

PREP

in ~

The old bookstore remained beloved in the community's esteem despite changing shopping habits.

~ for

Many people have great esteem for teachers who inspire their students to learn.

~ of

Parents often worry about the self-esteem of their teenagers during difficult social situations.

PHRASES

hold sb/sth in great/high/low esteem

The old teacher was held in great esteem by her former students.

a mark/token of esteem

The university presented him with a medal as a token of esteem for his scientific achievements.

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