The difference between Despise and Esteem
When used as verbs, despise means to regard with contempt or scorn, whereas esteem means to set a high value on.
Esteem is also noun with the meaning: favourable regard.
check bellow for the other definitions of Despise and Esteem
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Despise as a verb:
To regard with contempt or scorn.
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Despise as a verb:
To disregard or ignore.
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Esteem as a noun:
Favourable regard.
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Esteem as a verb:
To set a high value on; to regard with respect or reverence.
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Esteem as a verb:
To regard something as valuable; to prize.
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Esteem as a verb:
To look upon something in a particular way.
Examples:
"Mary is an esteemed member of the community."
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Esteem as a verb (obsolete):
To judge; to estimate; to appraise
Examples:
"The Earth, which I esteem unable to reflect the rays of the Sun."