# esteem vs esteemed

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### esteem
*noun · IPA /ɪˈstiːm/ · frequency rank #8,282*
Assessment, estimation, or regard; especially; favourable estimation or regard.

### esteemed
*adjective · IPA /ɪsˈtiːmd/ · frequency rank #20,109*
respected, having respect or admiration from others.

## Source
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