esteem Copy link Outline I. To consider, judge ofII. To entertain esteem for1. dīlĭgo, lexi, ctum, 3 (to love on grounds of respect and appreciation)2. observo, 1 (to treat with respect)3. magni, pluris, maximi or plurimi, făcio, fēci, factum, 3 (to e. highly, more highly, very highly indeed) • esteem: I. To consider, judge of: aestĭmo, pŭto, etc.: v. to think, consider (IV.). II. To entertain esteem for: 1. dīlĭgo, lexi, ctum, 3 (to love on grounds of respect and appreciation): to respect and e. any one, aliquem observare et d., Cic.: v. to love. 2. observo, 1 (to treat with respect): v. to respect. 3. magni, pluris, maximi or plurimi, făcio, fēci, factum, 3 (to e. highly, more highly, very highly indeed): I have learnt to e. you more and more highly every day, te quotidie pluris feci, Cic. Fam. 3, 4, med.: so with quanti, tanti: how highly I e. Pompey, quanti facio Pompeium, Cic. Simly with aestimo: v. to value.