be held in high esteem

be held in high esteem

To be regarded with a large amount of respect or admiration. I'll go see if I can persuade the committee, for I am held in high esteem among them. Mr. Ross has always been held in high esteem for all his charity work.
See also: esteem, held, high
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • esteem
  • be held in high regard
  • hold (someone) in high esteem
  • hold (someone) in high regard
  • hold in high regard
  • hold in low regard
  • hold (someone or something) in low regard
  • respect (someone or something) for (something)
  • respect for
  • respect (someone or something) as (something)
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"Because the profession of music education should be held in high esteem by our society, I wholeheartedly support MTNA's programs for teacher education and public recognition," she says.
MTNA division candidates
Your actions in the coming year will assure that CPAs continue to be held in high esteem.
You're in control. (From the CEO)