ESTEEM

[verb], [noun] [formal] - (to have) respect for, or a good opinion of (someone)Her work is highly esteemed by all her colleagues. [T](dated) We did not esteem (= consider) him experienced enough for the post. [T + object + adjective](dated) I would esteem (= consider) it a favour if you would accompany me. [T + object + noun or adjective]There has been a drop in public esteem for teachers. [U]Relatively low esteem is given in this country to vocational education. [U]Because of their achievements they were held in (= given) (high) esteem. [U]The generous donations were a measure of the high esteem in which they were held. [U]