Admires (7)
'admires' is the definition.
('look up to' can be a synonym of 'admire')
This is all the clue.
'admires' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for esteems that I've seen before include "Prizes or admires" , "Regards highly" , "Treasures" , "Values highly" .)