Adjective: esteemed i'steemd or e'steemd
- Having an illustrious reputation; respected
"our esteemed leader";
- honored [US], prestigious, honoured [Brit, Cdn]
- Regard highly; think much of
"She esteemed her mentor's opinion above all others";
- respect, value, prize
- [formal] Consider or judge to be of a specified nature, status, or character
"The committee esteemed her proposal worthy of further study";
- deem [formal], hold, view as, take for
See also: be known as, know as, look on, look upon, regard as, reputable, repute, take to be, think of
Type of: consider, reckon, regard, see, view
Encyclopedia: Esteem