transitive verb

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

Etymology: 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

1. favorable opinion; high regard; respect to be held in high esteem
2. Archaic an opinion; estimation