ESTEEMING Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

esteeming

verb

present participle of esteem

as in considering

to think of in a particular way I had esteemed the whole affair to be a colossal waste of time

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as in admiring

to think very highly or favorably of although the works of the Impressionist painters are esteemed today, they met with scorn when they were introduced

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as in believing

to have as an opinion I should have esteemed it most unlikely that their marriage had any chance of success

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Verb

Citing low voter low turnout in the middle of the summer, top state officials are considering whether to change the August primary to another month.

— Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
McCaslin was already considering a broader relocation request.

— Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of considering

Verb

Luk points to films of the 1970s, admiring their willingness to move between modes contemporary cinema can sometimes keep separate.

— Callum McLennan, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
After long admiring the likes of Hurricanes great Edgerrin James and Clinton Portis — plus Sean Taylor, if including non-running backs — Fletcher now sees his name associated with them in UM lore.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of admiring

Verb

Encouraged by his son, Michael, Storch held talks over becoming a minority shareholder at Reading alongside fellow American Rob Couhig, before believing a full takeover of Cardiff City was possible following their relegation to League One.

— Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Tens of thousands of people showing up believing that something was going to happen to them that night, and handing you that certainty.

— Jeff Rabhan, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of believing

Verb

What’s the latest regarding the battle over the ownership of the club?

— Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Former Cambridge University professor Jason Arday was found dead on Friday, according to the university, amid plagiarism allegations and accusations regarding his background and qualifications.

— Mason Leib, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of regarding

Verb

Max’s arrival is particularly propitious because Max is still sore from Nathan’s betrayal, so if Max can get on Joe’s good side by respecting his authority, Joe can reward him with the lead position.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
The opportunity is not just earning more, but respecting what your time requires.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of respecting

Verb

Kingbull’s sale starts August 20, and for riders already tired of thinking about parking, buses, and short car trips, these four models are at least worth a closer look.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
Rather than dominating the conversation, hear what your team is thinking.

— Terri Eagle, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of thinking

Verb

The American singer gave KiiiKiii a shoutout during an interview with The Korea Times, calling them a strong fifth-generation group that stands out.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Among them, offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand opted against taking what was effectively a demotion, with play-calling duties going to a more veteran coach (eventually, Frank Reich), and left, too.

— Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of calling

Verb

The sandy shores of Pawleys Island and Litchfield Beach are about 20 minutes away, but afternoons on the porch, appreciating the breezes that come in off the Winyah Bay and the connecting rivers, are just as peaceful.

— Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026
Faster productivity growth, stablecoin demand for Treasuries, fraud reduction, and appreciating government assets could keep debt manageable for much longer than conventional forecasts assume.

— Dave Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of appreciating

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