Her master’s thesis was highly esteemed and is now being prepared for publication. estimate = calculate an amount or price without being exact: ‘The police department estimates that the number of crimes will increase this year by about 15%.’ ‘At that point, the public sector deficit was estimated to be around £45 billion.’ ‘The population of Adelaide is estimated at 917,000.’ be highly esteemed/thought of = be greatly admired, especially by a large number of people: ‘In the world of fashion, his work is highly thought of.’ 2
Each of us gave a short talk and then we had to estimate each other’s performance.
Each of us gave a short talk and then we had to assess each other’s performance. assess = consider something carefully and give an opinion about how good or bad it is: ‘Parents should be shown how to assess the quality of a school.’ ‘This test provides a simple means of assessing an applicant’s suitability.’ even 1
Even I go to bed early, I’m
still tired in the morning.
Even when I go to bed early, I’m still tired in the morning. To introduce a subordinate clause, use even if, even though or even when (NOT even on its own): ‘You’ll have to accept the invitation, even though you don’t want to.’ ‘Even when my father is angry, he never raises his voice.’ 2
Even though I paid her for the room, but I knew she would prefer to live alone.
Even though I paid her for the room, I knew she would prefer to live alone. See Note at BUT 3
Many people think that it even snows in Norway in the summer .
