esteemed

es·teem  (-stm)

tr.v. es·teemed, es·teem·ing, es·teems

1. To regard with respect; prize. See Synonyms at appreciate.

2. To regard as; consider: esteemed it an honor to help them.

n.

1. Favorable regard. See Synonyms at regard.

2. Archaic Judgment; opinion.

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[Middle English estemen, to appraise, from Old French estimer, from Latin aestimre.]

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

esteemed - having an illustrious reputation; respected; "our esteemed leader"; "a prestigious author" honored, prestigious reputable - having a good reputation; "a reputable business"; "a reputable scientist"; "a reputable wine"