Phrase guide

think much of

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To like; to hold in high esteem; to look upon favourably.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • I don't think much of her new book.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: think highly of, appreciate, like, care for, bedear, cherish, esteem, hold dear, prize, think much of, treasure, value, adore, cling to, dote, fancy, love, honor, idolize, lay store by, look up to, hallow, put store by, put store in, rate, regard, respect, revere, set store by, venerate, worthy

Antonyms: think little of

2

verb

Meaning 2

To consider deeply.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • When he asked to have a look at my bank statements, I didn't think much of it, but now I'm certain he was up to something no good.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

11 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 喜歡 /喜欢 (xǐhuān) — hold in high esteem
  • Chinese Mandarin: 對......評價高 /对......评价高 (duì... píngjià gāo) — hold in high esteem
  • Finnish: arvostaa — hold in high esteem
  • French: faire grand cas — hold in high esteem
  • Polish: mieć dobrą opinię o — hold in high esteem
  • Russian: быть высоко́го мне́ния (bytʹ vysokóvo mnénija) — hold in high esteem
  • Spanish: tener en mucho — hold in high esteem
  • Chinese Mandarin: 想多 (xiǎng duō) — consider deeply
  • Finnish: ajatella paljon jotakin — consider deeply
  • Polish: przemyśliwać — consider deeply
  • Polish: przemyśleć — consider deeply