esteem

CEFRC1

/ɪˈstiːm/

noun · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Great respect and admiration.

  2. 02

    verb

    To respect and admire someone or something.

Examples

  • I esteem it an honor to address this audience.

  • I have a great esteem for you.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. To regard something as valuable; to prize.

  2. To set a high value on; to regard with respect or reverence.

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

More examples

In context

  • The Earth, which I esteem unable to reflect the rays of the Sun.

  • Thou shouldest (gentle reader) esteem his censure and authority to be of the more weighty credence.

  • We hold her in high esteem.

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Origin

noun

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.