think highly of

verb

To admire or esteem something for its positive qualities.

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Meanings

verbthink highly of (third-person singular simple present thinks highly of, present participle thinking highly of, simple past and past participle thought highly of)

present singular third person thinks highly of · participle present thinking highly of · participle past thought highly of · past thought highly of · alternative think highly about

  1. transitiveTo admire or esteem something for its positive qualities.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
think much of
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