esteem
[ ih-steem ]
/ ɪˈstim /
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.
Origin of esteem
1400–50; late Middle English
estemen, < Middle French
estimer < Latin
aestimāre to fix the value of
SYNONYMS FOR esteem
synonym study for esteem
OTHER WORDS FROM esteem
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British Dictionary definitions for esteemed
esteem
/ (ɪˈstiːm) /
verb (tr)
to have great respect or high regard for
to esteem a colleague
formal
to judge or consider; deem
to esteem an idea improper
noun
high regard or respect; good opinion
archaic
judgment; opinion
Derived forms of esteem
esteemed, adjectiveWord Origin for esteem
C15: from Old French
estimer, from Latin
aestimāre
estimate