/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.
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How long do you reckon it will take us?
miles .
It is estimated that thousands of people attended.
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