think the world of
Hold in reverence
To think the world of someone is to admire or love them deeply, holding them in the highest possible regard: She thinks the world of her grandfather.
The phrase suggests boundless affection—as if the person's worth equals everything.
It's warm and sincere, typically describing how someone feels about family, close friends, or mentors.
- prizeReward for winning
- esteemFavorable opinion of worth
- valueImportance or price
- revereDeeply respect and admire
- idolizeRevere to excess
sing the praises of · admire · love · treasure · respect · hold dear · appreciate · look up to · cherish · venerate · honor · adore · put on a pedestal · regard · recognize · loyalty · trust · friendship
think the world ofdespise
Hate with contempt
hold in contempt · look down on · think nothing of · loathe · scorn
think, world, thinks, thinking, thinker, thinkers, thoughtful, thoughtless, thoughtlessly