esteemed

distinguished

dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt

adjective

very successful, authoritative, and commanding great respect.

a distinguished American educationist

eminent,famous,famed,renowned,prominent,well known,esteemed,respected,illustrious,august,venerable,honoured,acclaimed,celebrated,legendary,great,noted,notable,important,significant,influential

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dearer

dɪə

adjective

regarded with deep affection.

a dear friend

beloved,loved,much loved,darling,adored,cherished,precious,esteemed,respected,worshipped,close,intimate,confidential,bosom,boon,favourite,best,treasured,valued,prized,special,favoured

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dear

dɪə

adjective

regarded with deep affection.

a dear friend

beloved,loved,much loved,darling,adored,cherished,precious,esteemed,respected,worshipped,close,intimate,confidential,bosom,boon,favourite,best,treasured,valued,prized,special,favoured

noun

used as an affectionate or friendly form of address.

don’t you worry, dear

darling,dearest,love,beloved,loved one,sweetheart,sweet,precious,treasure,querida,sweetie,sugar,honey,baby,babe,bae,pet,sunshine,poppet,sweeting

adverb

at a high cost.

they buy property cheaply and sell dear

at a high price,at an excessive price,at an exorbitant price,at high cost,at great cost

exclamation

used in expressions of surprise, dismay, or sympathy.

oh dear, I’ve upset you

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august

/ɔˈɡəst/

adjective

Respected and impressive.

she was in august company

distinguished,respected,eminent,venerable,hallowed,illustrious,prestigious,renowned,celebrated,honoured,acclaimed,esteemed,exalted,highly regarded,well thought of,of distinction,of repute

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acclaims

/əˈkleɪm/

verb

Praise enthusiastically and publicly.

the conference was acclaimed as a considerable success

celebrated,admired,highly rated,lionized,revered,honoured,esteemed,exalted,lauded,vaunted,much touted,well thought of,well received,acknowledged

noun

Enthusiastic and public praise.

she has won acclaim for her commitment to democracy

praise,applause,cheers,ovation,tribute,accolade,acclamation,salutes,plaudits

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acclaiming

/əˈkleɪm/

verb

Praise enthusiastically and publicly.

the conference was acclaimed as a considerable success

celebrated,admired,highly rated,lionized,revered,honoured,esteemed,exalted,lauded,vaunted,much touted,well thought of,well received,acknowledged

noun

Enthusiastic and public praise.

she has won acclaim for her commitment to democracy

praise,applause,cheers,ovation,tribute,accolade,acclamation,salutes,plaudits

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acclaim

/əˈkleɪm/

transitive verb

Praise enthusiastically and publicly.

the conference was acclaimed as a considerable success

celebrated,admired,highly rated,lionized,revered,honoured,esteemed,exalted,lauded,vaunted,much touted,well thought of,well received,acknowledged

noun

Enthusiastic and public praise.

she has won acclaim for her commitment to democracy

praise,applause,cheers,ovation,tribute,accolade,acclamation,salutes,plaudits

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