esteem synonyms

esteem

n.

regard, respect, appreciation; see admiration.

esteem

v.

  1. To attach a high value to

    prize, respect, value, hold in high regard; see admire 1, appreciate 2.

  2. To consider

    account, judge, deem; see consider 2, regard 2. See syn. study at appreciate, regard.

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