definition of
[esteem]

[1] #1 esteem n. [regard, respect] the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded); "it is held in esteem"; "a man who has earned high regard". wn

[2] #2 esteem v. [respect, value, prize, prise] regard highly; think much of; "I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity". wn

[3] #3 esteem n. [admiration] a feeling of delighted approval and liking. wn

[4] #4 esteem v. [think of, repute, regard as, look upon, look on, take to be] look on as or consider; "she looked on this affair as a joke"; "He thinks of himself as a brilliant musician"; "He is reputed to be intelligent". wn

[5] #5 esteem n. [respect, regard] an attitude of admiration or esteem; "she lost all respect for him". wn