es|teem

es|teem
es|teem «ehs TEEM», verb, noun.
–v.t.
to have a very favorable opinion of; think highly of: »

We esteem courage.

SYNONYM(S): See syn. under value. (Cf.value)
1. to think; consider: »

He esteemed the slowest way to be the safest way. Men have often esteemed happiness the greatest good.

2. to estimate the value of; assess the merit of; appraise (at).
–n.
1. a very favorable opinion; high regard: »

Courage is held in esteem.

SYNONYM(S): estimation, respect, favor, admiration, honor.
2. Archaic. opinion; judgment.
3. Archaic. account; worth; reputation: »

a man of great esteem.

[< Old French estimer, learned borrowing from Latin aestimāre to value. See etym. of doublet aim. (Cf.aim)]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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