DESPISE Antonyms

• be fond of; be attached to

• (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

• regard highly; think much of

• show respect towards

• 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

• hold dear

• be fond of; be attached to

• recognize with gratitude; be grateful for

• be fully aware of; realize fully

• hold dear

• gain in value

• increase the value of

• the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

• a feeling of delighted approval and liking

• an attitude of admiration or esteem

• regard highly; think much of

• look on as or consider

• 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

• a similar kind

• a kind of person

• conforming in every respect

• 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

• 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

• have a great affection or liking for

• get pleasure from

• be enamored or in love with

• have sexual intercourse with

• 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

• bestow honor or rewards upon

• show respect towards

• accept as pay