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i-STEEM/ɪˈstiːm/

Esteem is respect and admiration: held in high esteem, self-esteem. Respect is everyday; admiration is a close twin; contempt sits opposite. The verb to esteem is rarer and formal. A famous PI’s reputation does not fill a methods cell.

Meaning

Respect and admiration for a person or quality.

Examples

• “Esteem for a famous PI does not fill an empty n cell.”
• “Respect is everyday. Regard is a cousin. Prestige is public status. A name on a grant is branding. A count is a methods fact. Fill the cell; put the PI in the author line.”

Good to know

Respect and admiration. Everyday: respect. Close: admiration. A famous name ≠ an n.

Near in meaning

respect

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