Kilo Lingo

/estiˈmaɾ/

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Translation

to estimate, to esteem

Word origin

From Latin aestimare ('to value, appraise'). The same root gives English 'estimate' and 'esteem'.

Origin
Latin
Root
aestimare
English cognates
estimate, esteem

Grammar

Verb type-ar regular

Examples

.

The experts estimate that the work will take two years.

euros.

I reckon the cost at around a thousand euros.

.

I hold him in high regard for his honesty.

¿ ?

How long do you reckon it will take us?

miles .

It is estimated that thousands of people attended.

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This word is part of lesson 57.