ˌæd.mɚˈeɪʃ.ən ɪsˈtiːm ɪsˈtiːm pɹaɪz ɹɪˈpjuːt ɹɪˈspɛkt ɹɪˈspɛkt ˈvæljuː look on as or consider she looked on this affair as a joke He thinks of himself as a brilliant musician He is reputed to be intelligent regard highly; think much of I respect his judgement We prize his creativity an attitude of admiration or esteem she lost all respect for him a feeling of delighted approval and liking the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded) it is held in esteem a man who has earned high regard