v. t.
Then he forsook God, which made him, and lightly esteemed the Rock of his salvation. Deut. xxxii. 15. [ 1913 Webster ]
Thou shouldst (gentle reader) esteem his censure and authority to be of the more weighty credence. Bp. Gardiner. [ 1913 Webster ]
Famous men, -- whose scientific attainments were esteemed hardly less than supernatural. Hawthorne. [ 1913 Webster ]
Will he esteem thy riches? Job xxxvi. 19. [ 1913 Webster ]
You talk kindlier: we esteem you for it. Tennyson.
v. i. To form an estimate; to have regard to the value; to consider. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
We ourselves esteem not of that obedience, or love, or gift, which is of force. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. estime. See Esteem, v. t. ]
Most dear in the esteem
And poor in worth! Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
I will deliver you, in ready coin,
The full and dear'st esteem of what you crave. J. Webster. [ 1913 Webster ]
Nor should thy prowess want praise and esteem. Shak.
a. Worthy of esteem; estimable. [ R. ] “Esteemable qualities.” Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who esteems; one who sets a high value on any thing. [ 1913 Webster ]
The proudest esteemer of his own parts. Locke. [ 1913 Webster ]