/i steem"/ , v.t.
1. to regard highly or favorably; regard with respect or admiration: I esteem him for his honesty.
2. to consider as of a certain value or of a certain type; regard: I esteem it worthless.
3. Obs. to set a value on; appraise.
n.
4. favorable opinion or judgment; respect or regard: to hold a person in esteem.
5. Archaic. opinion or judgment; estimation; valuation.
[ 1400-50; late ME estemen, estimer aestimare to fix the value of ]
Syn. 1. honor, revere, respect. See appreciate. 4. favor, admiration, honor, reverence, veneration. See respect .
Ant. 1. disdain.