Think highly of Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈθɪŋk/ /ˈhaɪɫi/ /ˈəv

THINGK HAI-lee uhv

UK

θˈɪŋk/ /hˈaɪli/ /ˈɒv

THINGK HAI-lee ov

Definition

To respect or admire someone a lot; to have a very positive opinion of them.

Usage & Nuances

This phrase is formal, used to express respect or admiration. Commonly followed by a person: 'I think highly of her.' Not used for objects or things. Can be used in professional or personal contexts.

• Spanish: admirar - tener en alta estima
• Portuguese (BR): admirar - ter em alta conta
• Portuguese (PT): admirar - ter em grande consideração
• Chinese (Simplified): 看重 - 高度评价
• Chinese (Traditional): 看重 - 高度評價
• Hindi: की बहुत इज़्ज़त करना - बहुत सम्मान करना
• Arabic: يُقدّر كثيرًا - يحترم بشدة
• Bengali: উচ্চ মূল্যায়ন করা - সম্মান করা - শ্রদ্ধা করা
• Russian: высоко ценить - хорошо отзываться о - уважать
• Japanese: 高く評価する - 尊敬する
• Vietnamese: đánh giá cao - quý trọng
• Korean: 높이 평가하다 - 존경하다
• Turkish: çok değer vermek - saygı duymak
• Urdu: بہت عزت دینا - بہت احترام کرنا
• Indonesian: menghargai - sangat menghormati

Example Sentences

I think highly of my teacher because she always helps us.

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People think highly of him for his honesty.

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Do you think highly of your boss?

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I know she thinks highly of you, so don't let her down.

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It’s clear that the team thinks highly of their coach.

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She must think highly of you if she trusts you with that project.

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