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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024es•teem /ɪˈstim/USA pronunciation v. - to have high regard for:[~ + object]She is esteemed for her fine qualities.
- [~ + object + object] to consider as of a certain value or a certain type: I would esteem it a great favor.
n. [uncountable] - favorable opinion or judgment;
respect or regard: to hold a person in high esteem.
es•teemed, adj.: an esteemed colleague. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024es•teem (i stēm′),USA pronunciation v.t. - 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. - [Obs.]to set a value on;
appraise.
n. - favorable opinion or judgment;
respect or regard:to hold a person in esteem. - [Archaic.]opinion or judgment;
estimation;
valuation.
- Latin aestimāre to fix the value of
- Middle French estimer
- late Middle English estemen, 1400–50
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged honor, revere, respect. See appreciate.
- 4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged favor, admiration, honor, reverence, veneration. See respect.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged disdain.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: esteem /ɪˈstiːm/ vb (transitive)- to have great respect or high regard for: to esteem a colleague
- formal to judge or consider; deem: to esteem an idea improper
n - high regard or respect; good opinion
- archaic judgment; opinion
Etymology: 15th Century: from Old French estimer, from Latin aestimāre estimateesˈteemed adj |