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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.