esteem

(noun) the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded). Synonyms: regard, respect. Examples: "It is held in esteem." "A man who has earned high regard."

(noun) a feeling of delighted approval and liking. Synonyms: admiration.

(noun) an attitude of admiration or esteem. Synonyms: respect, regard. Example: "She lost all respect for him."

(verb) regard highly; think much of. Synonyms: respect, value, prize, prise. Examples: "I respect his judgement." "We prize his creativity."

(verb) look on as or consider. Synonyms: think of, repute, regard as, look upon, look on, take to be. Examples: "She looked on this affair as a joke." "He thinks of himself as a brilliant musician." "He is reputed to be intelligent."