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.

Obsolete . to set a value on; appraise.

favorable opinion or judgment; respect or regard

to hold a person in esteem.

Archaic . opinion or judgment; estimation; valuation.

verb

abuse , dislike , disregard , disrespect , hate , insult , mock , ridicule , deride , disbelieve

verb

admire , appreciate , apprise , be fond of , cherish , consider , hold dear , honor , idolize , like , look up to , love , prize , regard , regard highly , respect , revere , reverence , think the world of , treasure , value , venerate , worship , account , calculate , deem , estimate , hold , judge , rate , reckon , think , view , see , admiration , approval , believe , count , credit , estimation , face , favor , high regard , pride , reckoning , repute , worth

noun

account , admiration , appreciation , consideration , estimation , favor , honor , regard , respect