- esteem⇄esteem, verb, noun.
- esteem⇄noun 1. a very favorable opinion; high regard.
Ex. Courage is held in esteem.
(SYN) estimation, respect, favor, admiration, honor.
2. (Archaic.) opinion; judgment.
3. (Archaic.) account; worth; reputation.
Ex. a man of gr - esteem⇄v.t. to have a very favorable opinion of; think highly of.
Ex. We esteem courage.
1. to think; consider.
Ex. He esteemed the slowest way to be the safest way. Men have often esteemed happiness the greatest good.
2. to estimate