esteem

  • 21esteem — [15] Esteem and estimate [16] are fairly open about their relationship, but there is another, more heavily disguised member of the family: aim. All three come ultimately from Latin aestimāre. Estimate was a straightforward borrowing from the… …

    The Hutchinson dictionary of word origins

  • 22esteem — UK [ɪˈstiːm] / US [ɪˈstɪm] noun [uncountable] formal a feeling of admiration and respect for someone Teachers feel that they have fallen in public esteem in recent years. hold someone in high esteem: She has always been held in high esteem by… …

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  • 23esteem — [15] Esteem and estimate [16] are fairly open about their relationship, but there is another, more heavily disguised member of the family: aim. All three come ultimately from Latin aestimāre. Estimate was a straightforward borrowing from the… …

    Word origins

  • 24esteem — I. noun Date: 14th century 1. archaic worth, value 2. archaic opinion, judgment 3. the regard in which one is held; especially high regard < the esteem we all feel for her > II …

    New Collegiate Dictionary

  • 25esteem — es•teem [[t]ɪˈstim[/t]] v. t. 1) to regard highly or favorably; regard with respect or admiration 2) to consider as of a certain value or a certain type; regard: I would esteem it a great favor[/ex] 3) Obs. to appraise 4) favorable opinion or&#8230; …

    From formal English to slang

  • 26esteem — 1. noun [ɛsˈtiːm/ favourable regard 2. verb [ɛsˈtiːm/ a) To regard someone with respect Esteem your elders, boy. b) to regard something as …

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  • 27esteem — Synonyms and related words: OK, accept, acceptance, accord respect to, account, account as, adherence, adjudge, adjudicate, admiration, admire, adoration, adore, allow, apotheosis, apotheosize, appreciate, appreciation, apprize, approbation,&#8230; …

    Moby Thesaurus

  • 28esteem — 1. noun she was held in high esteem Syn: respect, admiration, acclaim, appreciation, recognition, honour, reverence, estimation, regard 2. verb such ceramics are highly esteemed Syn: respect, admire, value …

    Synonyms and antonyms dictionary

  • 29esteem — v. & n. v.tr. 1 (usu. in passive) have a high regard for; greatly respect; think favourably of. 2 formal consider, deem (esteemed it an honour). n. high regard; respect; favour (held them in esteem). Etymology: ME f. OF estimer f. L aestimare fix …

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  • 30Esteem Through Sport — is a constituted registered Charity, established in September 2004 and awarded charitable status April 2007. The organisation is made up of local sports personalities and local community activists. The goal which Esteem Through Sport aims to&#8230; …

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