esteem

/əˈstim/

respect and admiration

esteem in a sentence

“She held her mentor in the highest esteem.”

Old French estimer from Latin aestimare to estimate, value, appraise

Related Words

deference

humble submission and respect

homage

special honor or respect shown publicly

tribute

an act, statement, or gift intended to show gratitude or respect

eulogize

to praise highly in speech or writing

extol

to praise enthusiastically

laud

to praise highly, especially in a public context