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esteem

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/ɪˈstim/ · es-teem

Respect and admiration, often mixed with a sense of value.

Meanings

nounformal

Respect and admiration, often mixed with a sense of value.

احترام اور تعریف، اکثر قدر کی حس کے ساتھ مل کر۔

عزت

izzat

Formal: بزرگی

Synonyms

respectadmirationregardاحترامتعریفمحبت

Antonyms

disdaincontemptdisrespectحقارتتہمتعدم احترام

Common Collocations

  • self-esteem
  • high esteem
  • public esteem

Example Sentences

His esteem for her grew with every passing day.

اس کی عزت اس کے لیے ہر گزرتے دن کے ساتھ بڑھتی گئی۔

Us ki izzat us ke liye har guzarte din ke sath barhti gayi.

She is held in high esteem by her colleagues.

اسے اپنے ساتھیوں میں بڑی عزت کی نگاہ سے دیکھا جاتا ہے۔

Use apne saathiyon mein bari izzat ki nigah se dekha jata hai.

He won the esteem of the community through his charity work.

اس نے اپنے خیرات کے کام سے کمیونٹی کی عزت حاصل کی۔

Us ne apne khairat ke kaam se community ki izzat hasil ki.

Easily Confused With

estimate:Esteem refers to respect and admiration, while estimate relates to an approximate calculation or judgment.
verbformal

To regard highly or favorably; to have a high opinion of.

اعلیٰ مقام پر رکھنا یا پسند کرنا؛ کسی کا اعلیٰ خیال رکھنا۔

عزت دینا

izzat dena

Synonyms

valueappreciaterespectقدردانی کرنالائق سمجھنامحترم ماننا

Antonyms

disregardbelittledismissغفلت کرناحقارت کرناٹھکرانا

Common Collocations

  • to esteem highly
  • to be esteemed
  • to hold in esteem

Example Sentences

The teacher is esteemed by all his students for his knowledge.

استاد کو اپنے علم کے لیے تمام طلباء کی طرف سے عزت دی جاتی ہے۔

Ustaad ko apne ilm ke liye tamam talaba ki taraf se izzat di jati hai.

Many great leaders have been esteemed for their contributions to society.

بہت سے عظیم رہنماوں کو اپنے معاشرے کی خدمت کے لئے عزت دی گئی ہے۔

Bahut se azeem rehnumaon ko apne muashray ki khidmat ke liye izzat di gayi hai.

He is esteemed in the community as a person of integrity.

وہ کمیونٹی میں ایک اصولی شخص کے طور پر عزت دی گئی ہے۔

Woh community mein ek usooli shakhs ke tor par izzat di gayi hai.

Easily Confused With

estimate:Esteem refers to respect and admiration, while estimate relates to an approximate calculation or judgment.

Word Family

self-esteem
nounخود اعتمادی
esteemable
adjectiveعزت کے لائق

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'esteem' as holding someone in high regard, like a star shining bright.

Imagine two people shaking hands with a golden star above them, symbolizing mutual respect.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

عزت کا مقام جب مل جاتا ہے اے دوست، / انسان کا سودائی تو بنتا ہے سب کچھ۔

Izzat ka maqam jab mil jata hai ae dost, / Insaan ka sodai to banta hai sab kuch.

When one achieves the status of esteem, O friend, / A person becomes everything of their dreams.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

عزت سے جینا عزت ہے۔

Izzat se jeena izzat hai.

Living with esteem is true esteem.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "estimer" — to estimate, value

First known use: 15th century

The word 'esteem' has evolved from the Old French word 'estimer', which means to value or regard highly.