esteem

[ ih-steem ]
/ ɪˈstim /
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verb (used with object)

to regard highly or favorably; regard with respect or admiration: I esteem him for his honesty.
to consider as of a certain value or of a certain type; regard: I esteem it worthless.
Obsolete. to set a value on; appraise.

noun

favorable opinion or judgment; respect or regard: to hold a person in esteem.
Archaic. opinion or judgment; estimation; valuation.

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Origin of esteem

1400–50; late Middle English estemen, < Middle French estimer < Latin aestimāre to fix the value of

synonym study for esteem

1. See appreciate. 4. See respect.

OTHER WORDS FROM esteem

pre·es·teem, verb (used with object)un·es·teemed, adjectivewell-es·teemed, adjective

Words nearby esteem

estate duty, estate tax, estate-bottling, estates general, este, esteem, estelle, estepona, ester, ester gum, esterase
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Words related to esteemed

venerate, revere, treasure, love, prize, like, regard, appreciate, apprise, value, worship, admire, reverence, cherish, respect, idolize, honor, consider, account, calculate

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British Dictionary definitions for esteemed

esteem
/ (ɪˈstiːm) /

verb (tr)

to have great respect or high regard forto esteem a colleague
formal to judge or consider; deemto esteem an idea improper

noun

high regard or respect; good opinion
archaic judgment; opinion

Derived forms of esteem

esteemed, adjective

Word Origin for esteem

C15: from Old French estimer, from Latin aestimāre estimate
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