/əˈstēm,eˈstēm/
noun/verb
noun
a favorable opinion or judgement
The surest way to corrupt a youth is to instruct him to hold in higher esteem those who think alike than those who think differently. - Friedrich Nietzsche (1844 - 1900) verb to honor, to regard highly or favorably Associate yourself with Men of good Quality if you Esteem your own Reputation; for 'tis better to be alone than in bad Company. - George Washington (1732 - 1799)