[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

esteem \esteem"\, v. t. imp.  p. p. esteemed; p. pr.  vb.
   n. esteeming. f. estimer, l. aestimare, aestumare, to
   value, estimate; perh. akin to skr. ish to seek, strive, and
   e. ask. cf. aim, estimate.
   1. to set a value on; to appreciate the worth of; to
      estimate; to value; to reckon.
      1913 webster

            then he forsook god, which made him, and lightly
            esteemed the rock of his salvation.   --deut. xxxii.
                                                  15.
      1913 webster

            thou shouldst gentle reader esteem his censure and
            authority to be of the more weighty credence. --bp.
                                                  gardiner.
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            famous men, -- whose scientific attainments were
            esteemed hardly less than supernatural. --hawthorne.
      1913 webster

   2. to set a high value on; to prize; to regard with
      reverence, respect, or friendship.
      1913 webster

            will he esteem thy riches?            --job xxxvi.
                                                  19.
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            you talk kindlier: we esteem you for it. --tennyson.

   syn: to estimate; appreciate; regard; prize; value; respect;
        revere. see appreciate, estimate.
        1913 webster
see also:
esteemed esteeming aim estimate appreciate 

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

esteemed
     adj : having an illustrious reputation; respected; "our esteemed
           leader"; "a prestigious author" syn: honored, prestigious
see also:
honored prestigious 

[3] : Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0

73 moby thesaurus words for "esteemed":
   admired, adored, appreciated, beloved, celebrated, cherished,
   conspicuous, creditable, darling, dear, dearly beloved,
   distinguished, eminent, estimable, exceptional, extraordinary,
   favorite, held dear, held in esteem, held in respect,
   highly considered, highly esteemed, highly regarded,
   highly reputed, highly respectable, honorable, honored, in favor,
   in good odor, in high esteem, in high favor, loved, marked,
   memorable, meritorious, much-admired, noble, notable, noteworthy,
   of mark, outstanding, pet, popular, precious, prestigious, prized,
   prominent, rare, remarkable, rememberable, reputable, respectable,
   respected, revered, reverenced, reverend, salient, signal, special,
   striking, telling, treasured, unforgettable, valued, venerable,
   venerated, well-beloved, well-considered, well-liked,
   well-thought-of, worshiped, worshipful, worthy

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