esteemed Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb regard highly; think much of
   respect; prise; esteem; value; prize.
   
   • I respect his judgement
   • We prize his creativity
2. verb look on as or consider
   regard as; take to be; look upon; think of; esteem; look on; repute.
   
   • she looked on this affair as a joke
   • He thinks of himself as a brilliant musician
   • He is reputed to be intelligent
3. adjective satellite having an illustrious reputation; respected
   prestigious; honored.
   
   • our esteemed leader
   • a prestigious author

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