esteem es·teem

esteem es·teem
[ɪs'tiːm] frm
1. n
stima

I hold him in high esteem — gode della mia più alta stima

2. vt
(think highly of) stimare, (consider) considerare

I would esteem it an honour — sarebbe un onore per me


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  • Esteem — Es*teem , n. [Cf. F. estime. See {Esteem}, v. t.] 1. Estimation; opinion of merit or value; hence, valuation; reckoning; price. [1913 Webster] Most dear in the esteem And poor in worth! Shak. [1913 Webster] I will deliver you, in ready coin, The… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Esteem — Es*teem , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Esteemed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Esteeming}.] [F. estimer, L. aestimare, aestumare, to value, estimate; perh. akin to Skr. ish to seek, strive, and E. ask. Cf. {Aim}, {Estimate}.] 1. To set a value on; to appreciate the… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Esteem — Es*teem , v. i. To form an estimate; to have regard to the value; to consider. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] We ourselves esteem not of that obedience, or love, or gift, which is of force. Milton. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • esteem — es|teem1 [ ı stim ] noun uncount FORMAL a feeling of admiration and respect for someone: REGARD: 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 fellow… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • esteem — /əsˈtim / (say uhs teem) verb (t) 1. to regard as valuable; regard highly or favourably: I esteem him as my leader. 2. to consider as of a certain value; regard: I esteem it worthless. 3. to set a value on; value: to esteem lightly. –noun 4.… …  

  • esteem — 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… …   From formal English to slang

  • esteem — es·teem || ɪ stiːm n. admiration, respect v. respect, honor, admire, value …   English contemporary dictionary

  • esteem — es·teem …   English syllables

  • 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… …   Useful english dictionary

  • mis|es|teem — «MIHS ehs TEEM», verb, noun. –v.t. to hold improperly in low esteem. –n. want of esteem or respect; disesteem …   Useful english dictionary

  • self-esteem — self es teem n [U] the feeling of being satisfied with your own abilities, and that you deserve to be liked or respected →↑self respect raise/build (up)/boost sb s self esteem ▪ Playing a sport can boost a girl s self esteem. ▪ students sense of… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

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