English

Verb

think the world of

1. (transitive, idiomatic) To have a very high opinion of; to have a strong attachment to or affection for.
   • 1888, Louisa May Alcott, "May Flowers" in A Garland for Girls:

     "I was so pleased I wanted to cry, for the children do love me, and run to me for everything now, and think the world of Sister."

   • 1907, Annie Fellows Johnston, The Little Colonel's House Party, ch. 10:

     "Those little souvenir spoons she sent up with the chocolate yesterday are perfect darlings. I think the world of mine."

   • 1984 April 9, "Medicine: Question: Who Will Play God?," Time:

     "I used to think the world of you, but I hate you for what you said," declared Lilian Bono, 76.

Synonyms

• admire, esteem, think a lot of