DESPISE Antonyms
Best Opposite Words For DESPISE
| Word | Save | Syns.. | Usage | Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| admire | verbv | |||||
verb • feel admiration for • look at with admiration | ||||||
| cherish | verbv | |||||
verb • be fond of; be attached to | ||||||
| respect | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point • the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded) • an attitude of admiration or esteem • a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard • behavior intended to please your parents • a feeling of friendship and esteem • courteous regard for people's feelings verb • regard highly; think much of • show respect towards | ||||||
| treasure | nounn | |||||
noun • accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc. • art highly prized for its beauty or perfection • any possession that is highly valued by its owner • a collection of precious things verb • hold dear • be fond of; be attached to | ||||||
| appreciate | verbv | |||||
verb • recognize with gratitude; be grateful for • be fully aware of; realize fully • hold dear • gain in value • increase the value of | ||||||
| esteem | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded) • a feeling of delighted approval and liking • an attitude of admiration or esteem verb • regard highly; think much of • look on as or consider | ||||||
| like | verb, adverbv, adv | |||||
adjective • resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination • equal in amount or value • having the same or similar characteristics noun • a similar kind • a kind of person adjective satellite • conforming in every respect verb • to hope, to desire or to prefer to have something, or to do something • find enjoyable or agreeable • be fond of • feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard • want to have | ||||||
| love | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a strong positive emotion of regard and affection • any object of warm affection or devotion • a beloved person; used as terms of endearment • a deep feeling of sexual desire and attraction • a score of zero in tennis or squash • sexual activities (often including sexual intercourse) between two people verb • have a great affection or liking for • get pleasure from • be enamored or in love with • have sexual intercourse with | ||||||
| honor | nounn | |||||
noun • a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction • the state of being honored • the quality of being honorable and having a good name • a woman's virtue or chastity verb • bestow honor or rewards upon • show respect towards • accept as pay | ||||||
