esteem vs reverence

esteem and reverence both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
esteem	Yes	No	Yes	No
reverence	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, reverence is a hyponym of esteem; that is, reverence is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than esteem:

esteem: regard highly; think much of
reverence: regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

Other hyponyms of esteem include think the world of, fear, revere, venerate, admire, look up to.

esteem (noun)	reverence (noun)
an attitude of admiration or esteem	an act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy)
a feeling of delighted approval and liking	a reverent mental attitude
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)	a feeling of profound respect for someone or something

esteem (verb)	reverence (verb)
look on as or consider	regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
regard highly; think much of