1. respect and admiration for someone or something

1. to respect and admire someone or something highly

Examples

• She is held in high esteem by her colleagues.
• The teacher’s esteem for her students was evident in her dedication.
• I esteem him as one of the finest writers of our time.
• The community esteems the local doctor for his years of service.
• His self-esteem improved after completing the challenging project.
• We esteem honesty above all other virtues.
• The award recognized her contributions and the esteem of her peers.