hold in high regard
/hoʊld ɪn haɪ rɪˈɡɑːrd/
Meaning
To respect or admire someone greatly. This expression is typically used in formal or professional contexts to describe a deep sense of appreciation for someone's character, work, or opinions. It carries a highly respectful and sincere tone.
Examples
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She is held in high regard by all of her former colleagues.
She is held in high regard by all of her former colleagues.
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I have always held my mentor in high regard for his ethical guidance.
I have always held my mentor in high regard for his ethical guidance.
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The board holds the CEO in high regard due to her strategic vision.
The board holds the CEO in high regard due to her strategic vision.
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Despite their political differences, they hold each other in high regard.
Despite their political differences, they hold each other in high regard.
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It is clear that the community holds the local doctor in high regard.
It is clear that the community holds the local doctor in high regard.
Common Mistakes
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✗ I hold him in a high regard.
✓ I hold him in high regard.
"High regard" is uncountable in this idiom, so do not use the indefinite article "a".
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✗ She holds her teacher with high regard.
✓ She holds her teacher in high regard.
The correct preposition to use with this expression is "in", not "with".
Related Expressions
Practice
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As a manager, she is ___ by her entire team.
💡 Use the passive voice of the expression.
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held in high regard
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Even though they disagreed, he still ___ his opponent ___.
💡 Use the past tense form.
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held in high regard