dictionary.pt

to estimate

verb/iʃtiˈmaɾ/high

es·ti·mar

PortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancais

Definitions

1To roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.
The expert was called to estimate the damages caused by the fire.
It is difficult to estimate the exact number of participants.
syn
assesscalculategauge
ant
disregardignore
Common collocations
estimate the valueestimate the costestimate the time
2To hold in high regard; to appreciate, to respect and admire.
I greatly esteem your friendship and your advice.
She was esteemed by all her work colleagues.
syn
appreciaterespectvalue
ant
despisescorndetest
Common collocations
esteem highlybe highly esteemed

Etymology

Do latim 'aestimare' (avaliar, calcular, considerar).

Related words

estimaestimaçãoestimadoestimativa