esteem

/ɪˈstim/
noun
  1. Respect and admiration for someone or something.
    • Public esteem for the organization grew after its charitable work.
    • The teacher earned the esteem of her students through fairness and kindness.
    • She is held in high esteem by her colleagues for her dedication.
verb
  1. To respect and admire someone or something.
    • They esteem the old traditions of their culture.
    • He is esteemed as one of the finest musicians of his generation.
    • I esteem her for her honesty and hard work.
  2. To consider or regard in a particular way.
    • She esteems herself lucky to have such supportive friends.
    • I would esteem it a great honor to meet you.
    • They esteem the project a success despite the challenges.
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