Dictionary definition · esteem
noun
- the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)"it is held in esteem"
- a feeling of delighted approval and liking
- an attitude of admiration or esteem"she lost all respect for him"
verb
- regard highly; think much of"I respect his judgement"
- look on as or consider"she looked on this affair as a joke"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).