Think the world, highly, a lot, poorly, little, etc. of somebody/something

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To have a high opinion or high admiration for somebody/something.

I think the world of my teacher. She's always supportive and helpful.
Visual representation of "think the world, highly, a lot, poorly, little, etc. of somebody/something" - To have a high opinion or high admiration for somebody/something.

Often appears as...

  • she thinks the world of her son
  • i think the world of him
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To have a great respect or highest admiration for somebody/something.

Despite all his faults, I still think highly of him.
Visual representation of "think the world, highly, a lot, poorly, little, etc. of somebody/something" - To have a great respect or highest admiration for somebody/something.

Often appears as...

  • she thinks highly of her superiors
  • think highly of yourself
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To value or consider somebody/something as important.

He thinks a lot of his family and spends most of his free time with them.
Visual representation of "think the world, highly, a lot, poorly, little, etc. of somebody/something" - To value or consider somebody/something as important.

Often appears as...

  • she thinks a lot of her friends
  • everyone thinks a lot of her
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To have a low opinion or low admiration for somebody/something.

I think poorly of people who lie and cheat.
Visual representation of "think the world, highly, a lot, poorly, little, etc. of somebody/something" - To have a low opinion or low admiration for somebody/something.

Often appears as...

  • she thinks poorly of his attitude
  • people think poorly of him
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To consider someone/ something as unimportant or insignificant.

He thinks little of his job and is always looking out for better opportunities.
Visual representation of "think the world, highly, a lot, poorly, little, etc. of somebody/something" - To consider someone/ something as unimportant or insignificant.

Often appears as...

  • she thinks little of their opinions
  • most people think little of his theories
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To have a high opinion or high admiration for somebody/something.

I think the world of my teacher. She's always supportive and helpful.
Visual representation of "think the world, highly, a lot, poorly, little, etc. of somebody/something" - To have a high opinion or high admiration for somebody/something.

Often appears as...

  • she thinks the world of her son
  • i think the world of him
phrase

To have a great respect or highest admiration for somebody/something.

Despite all his faults, I still think highly of him.
Visual representation of "think the world, highly, a lot, poorly, little, etc. of somebody/something" - To have a great respect or highest admiration for somebody/something.

Often appears as...

  • she thinks highly of her superiors
  • think highly of yourself
phrase

To value or consider somebody/something as important.

He thinks a lot of his family and spends most of his free time with them.
Visual representation of "think the world, highly, a lot, poorly, little, etc. of somebody/something" - To value or consider somebody/something as important.

Often appears as...

  • she thinks a lot of her friends
  • everyone thinks a lot of her
phrase

To have a low opinion or low admiration for somebody/something.

I think poorly of people who lie and cheat.
Visual representation of "think the world, highly, a lot, poorly, little, etc. of somebody/something" - To have a low opinion or low admiration for somebody/something.

Often appears as...

  • she thinks poorly of his attitude
  • people think poorly of him
phrase

To consider someone/ something as unimportant or insignificant.

He thinks little of his job and is always looking out for better opportunities.
Visual representation of "think the world, highly, a lot, poorly, little, etc. of somebody/something" - To consider someone/ something as unimportant or insignificant.

Often appears as...

  • she thinks little of their opinions
  • most people think little of his theories
Definition 1 of 5
Visual representation of "think the world, highly, a lot, poorly, little, etc. of somebody/something"
LampPro Tip 1/2

Positive Emphasis

Use it to show deep admiration in a positive context, often about someone you know personally.

Illustration for Positive Emphasis
My grandmother thinks the world of her garden.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Emotional Connection

Implies a personal connection or emotional bond with the person or thing you admire.

Illustration for Emotional Connection
She thinks the world of her students.
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