noun
    
    [noncount] formal
    
    respect and affection
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    used to say how much someone or something is admired and respected
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    verb
    
    esteems; esteemed; esteeming
    
    [+ obj] formal :to think very highly or favorably of (someone or something) - usually used as (be) esteemed