esteem

Pronunciation: /ɪˈstiːm/

The English word “esteem” has 5 meanings listed here.

noun

Assessment, estimation, or regard; especially; favourable estimation or regard.

verb

To set a high value on; to regard with respect or reverence.
To regard something as valuable; to prize.
To look upon something in a particular way.
To judge; to estimate; to appraise

Etymology

First at end of 16th century; borrowed from Middle French estimer, borrowed from Latin aestimō. See estimate and aim, an older word, partly a doublet.

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