esteem in WordNet English dictionary

1. a feeling of delighted approval and liking
   admiration  esteem 
   
2. an attitude of admiration or esteem
   "she lost all respect for him"
   respect  esteem  regard 
   
3. the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
   "it is held in esteem"; "a man who has earned high regard"
   esteem  regard  respect 
   

1. look on as or consider
   "she looked on this affair as a joke"; "He thinks of himself as a brilliant musician"; "He is reputed to be intelligent"
   think of  repute  regard as  look upon  look on  esteem  take to be 
   
2. regard highly; think much of
   "I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity"
   respect  esteem  value  prize  prise