What's "esteem" mean?

Rebecca

Esteem, in this context, is a noun that means respect and admiration. As a verb, it means to respect and admire, usually people. Ex: The restaurant manager highly esteems the kitchen staff. Ex: Out of great esteem, I'd like to give you this gift. Ex: I've esteemed him ever since I was young. Ex: The mayor visited out of great esteem.