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1. Having an illustrious reputation; respected
   "our esteemed leader"
   - honored [US], prestigious, honoured [Brit, Cdn]

1. Regard highly; think much of
   - respect, value, prize, prise [Brit, Cdn]
    
2. Look on as or consider
   "He esteems himself as a brilliant musician"
   - think of, repute, regard as, look upon, look on, take to be

See also: reputable

Type of: believe, conceive, consider, reckon, regard, see, think, view

Antonym: disesteem

Encyclopedia: Esteem