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es·teem
(ĭ-stēm′)tr.v. es·teemed, es·teem·ing, es·teems
1. To regard with respect; prize. See Synonyms at appreciate.
2. To regard as; consider: esteemed it an honor to help them.
n.
1. Favorable regard; respect. See Synonyms at regard.
2. Archaic Judgment; opinion.
[Middle English estemen, to appraise, from Old French estimer, from Latin aestimāre.]
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Adj. | 1. | esteemed - having an illustrious reputation; respected; "our esteemed leader"; "a prestigious author" reputable - having a good reputation; "a reputable business"; "a reputable scientist"; "a reputable wine" |
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