esteem

UK: /ɪˈstiːm/ US: /ɪˈstim/ ,(i stēm′)

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025

es•teem /ɪˈstim/   v. 

1. to have high regard for:
   [~ + object] She is esteemed for her fine qualities.
2. [~ + object + object] to consider as of a certain value or a certain type:
   I would esteem it a great favor.

n. [uncountable]

3. 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 © 2025

es•teem  (i stēm′), v.t. 

1. to regard highly or favorably;
   regard with respect or admiration:
   I esteem him for his honesty.
2. to consider as of a certain value or of a certain type;
   regard:
   I esteem it worthless.
3. [Obs.] to set a value on;
   appraise.

n. 

4. favorable opinion or judgment;
   respect or regard:
   to hold a person in esteem.
5. [Archaic.] opinion or judgment;
   estimation;
   valuation.

• Latin aestimāre to fix the value of
• Middle French estimer
• late Middle English estemen, 1400–50

Synonyms

• 1. honor, revere, respect. See appreciate. 
• 4. favor, admiration, honor, reverence, veneration. See respect. 

Antonyms

• 1. disdain.

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esteem / ɪˈstiːm/ verb (transitive)

1. to have great respect or high regard for: to esteem a colleague
2. to judge or consider; deem: to esteem an idea improper

noun

1. high regard or respect; good opinion
2. judgment; opinion

Etymology: 15th Century: from Old French estimer, from Latin aestimāre estimate

esˈteemed adjective