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).