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esteem

nounfeminine/iʃˈtimɐ/high

es·ti·ma

Definition

1. Favorable consideration and respect for someone. 2. Regard, affection.
The teacher enjoys the esteem of all his students.
I hold you in deep esteem and friendship.
Common collocations
high esteemdeserve esteemfeeling of esteemhold in high esteem
Idiomatic expressions
  • hold in high esteem (to respect and value greatly)

Etymology

Do latim aestimare (avaliar, calcular).

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