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Esteem is defined as the perceived worth that someone or something is afforded.

(noun)

An example of esteem is the worth of a president who everyone likes.

To esteem is defined as to respect, have regard for or admire something.

(verb)

An example of esteem is to think very highly of a smart person.

See esteem in Webster's New World College Dictionary

transitive verb

to have great regard for; value highly; respect
to hold to be; consider; regard: we esteem it an honor to be invited

Origin: ME estemen < OFr estimer < L aestimare, to value, appraise, estimate; prob. < *ais-temos, one who cuts copper, mints money < IE *ayos- (L aes), brass, copper (see ore) + *tem-, to cut: see -tomy

noun

favorable opinion; high regard; respect: to be held in high esteem
Archaic an opinion; estimation

See esteem in American Heritage Dictionary 4

transitive verb es·teemed, es·teem·ing, es·teems

To regard with respect; prize. See Synonyms at appreciate.
To regard as; consider: esteemed it an honor to help them.

noun

Favorable regard. See Synonyms at regard.
Archaic Judgment; opinion.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English estemen, to appraise

Origin: , from Old French estimer

Origin: , from Latin aestimāre

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