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esteem

noun [U]
 
 
/ɪˈstiːm/ formal

Definition

respect for or a good opinion of someone: There has been a drop in public esteem for teachers. Because of their achievements they were held in (= given) (high) esteem.Showing respect and admiration
(Definition of esteem noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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