Is Esteem an Adjective?

ESTEEMED (adjective) definition and synonyms | Macmillan Dictionary.

What part of speech is esteem?

part of speech: noun. definition: high opinion; respect. We gave the winner a medal to show our esteem for her.

Can esteem be a verb?

be esteemed (by somebody) Many of these qualities are esteemed by managers. be esteemed as something He was esteemed as a dedicated and imaginative scholar. be esteemed among somebody This rose is esteemed among connoisseurs for its colour and scent.