- to regard highly or favorably; regard with respect or admiration: I esteem him for his honesty.
- to consider as of a certain value or of a certain type; regard: I esteem it worthless.
- to set a value on; appraise.
- favorable opinion or judgment; respect or regard: to hold a person in esteem.
- opinion or judgment; estimation; valuation.
- to have great respect or high regard for
- to judge or consider; deem
- high regard or respect; good opinion
- judgment; opinion