esteem

As verbs the difference between respected and esteem

is that respected is (respect) while esteem is to set a high value on; to regard with respect or reverence.

As an adjective respected

is describing one considered to be deserving of respect, who is due special honor or appreciation.

As a noun esteem is

favourable regard.

As nouns the difference between esteem and null

is that esteem is favourable regard while null is zero, nil; the cardinal number before einn.

As a verb esteem

is to set a high value on; to regard with respect or reverence.

As verbs the difference between dignify and esteem

is that dignify is to invest with dignity or honour while esteem is to set a high value on; to regard with respect or reverence.

As a noun esteem is

favourable regard.

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between esteem and invest

is that esteem is (obsolete) to judge; to estimate; to appraise while invest is (obsolete) to put on (clothing).

As nouns the difference between esteem and invest

is that esteem is favourable regard while invest is (meteorology) an unnamed tropical weather pattern "to investigate" for development into a significant (named) system