[hold] in high (regard|esteem)
1
to have a great amount of respect, admiration, or esteem for someone or something
- She is held in high regard by her colleagues for her integrity and dedication.
- The professor is held in high regard by her students for her engaging teaching style.
- The community holds the mayor in high regard for his dedication to public service.
- We hold her in high regard for her leadership skills.
- The author is held in high regard by literary critics.