admire

verb

ad·mire əd-ˈmī(-ə)r How to pronounce admire (audio)

admired; admiring

transitive verb

: to feel respect and approval for (someone or something) : to regard with admiration

They all admired her courage.

archaic : to marvel at

intransitive verb

dialect : to like very much

… I would admire to know why not …

A. H. Lewis

admirer noun

Example Sentences

We gazed out the window and admired the scenery. I admire the way you handled such a touchy situation.

Recent Examples on the Web Besides more than 300 classic cars to admire, the downtown event features a street fair with music, arts, craft and food vendors, shopping, breweries and restaurants.

San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 This set has nine mini figures in total and has plenty of smaller details to admire, as well.

Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 22 Aug. 2022 Another day, another Jennifer Lopez outfit to admire.

Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2022 There’s a chef’s table in the space and the main dining area is up the winding stairs and has windows running the entire length of the space that are thrown open to better admire the sea views framed by flowering palms.

Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 Many Kid Cudi fans admire the rapper for his ability to be outspoken about his mental health struggles.

Elise Brisco, USA TODAY, 19 Aug. 2022 Inside, guests can admire the chandeliers hanging from the 15-foot ceilings, fireplaces and pine floors.

Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 19 Aug. 2022 That kind of stability has helped the Gondoliers remain competitive and be a program to admire in the community.

Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2022 From sunrise to sunset, our guests can admire a panorama of exceptional views from the balconies of the rooms.

Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 14 June 2022 See More

admire

verb

as in to respect

to think very highly or favorably of I admire the way you handled such a touchy situation

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

respect
appreciate
regard
love
like
praise
love
commend
applaud
enjoy
esteem
revere
venerate
consider
adore
compliment
reverence
relish
set store on
approve
credit
value
idolize
savor
acclaim
savour
favor
set store by
cherish
fancy
worship
accredit
treasure
adulate
dig
canonize
deify
delight (in)
prize
hallow
drink (in)
dote (on)
revel (in)
groove (on)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

hate
despise
detest
loathe
abhor
dislike
deplore
disregard
disapprove
dismiss
disdain
condemn
decry
abominate
scorn
vilify
execrate
frown (on or upon)
discount
discountenance
kiss off
disfavor

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of admire are esteem, regard, and respect. While all these words mean "to recognize the worth of a person or thing," admire suggests usually enthusiastic appreciation and often deep affection.

a friend that I truly admire

The words esteem and admire are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, esteem implies greater warmth of feeling accompanying a high valuation.

no citizen of the town was more highly esteemed

While in some cases nearly identical to admire, regard is a general term that is usually qualified.

he is highly regarded in the profession

While the synonyms respect and admire are close in meaning, respect implies a considered evaluation or estimation.

after many years they came to respect her views

单词	admire
释义	admire verb ad·mire əd-ˈmī(-ə)r admired; admiring transitive verb 1 : to feel respect and approval for (someone or something) : to regard with admiration They all admired her courage. 2 archaic : to marvel at intransitive verb dialect : to like very much … I would admire to know why not … A. H. Lewis admirer noun Synonyms appreciate consider esteem regard respect See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences We gazed out the window and admired the scenery. I admire the way you handled such a touchy situation. Recent Examples on the Web Besides more than 300 classic cars to admire, the downtown event features a street fair with music, arts, craft and food vendors, shopping, breweries and restaurants. San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 This set has nine mini figures in total and has plenty of smaller details to admire, as well. Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 22 Aug. 2022 Another day, another Jennifer Lopez outfit to admire. Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2022 There’s a chef’s table in the space and the main dining area is up the winding stairs and has windows running the entire length of the space that are thrown open to better admire the sea views framed by flowering palms. Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 Many Kid Cudi fans admire the rapper for his ability to be outspoken about his mental health struggles. Elise Brisco, USA TODAY, 19 Aug. 2022 Inside, guests can admire the chandeliers hanging from the 15-foot ceilings, fireplaces and pine floors. Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 19 Aug. 2022 That kind of stability has helped the Gondoliers remain competitive and be a program to admire in the community. Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2022 From sunrise to sunset, our guests can admire a panorama of exceptional views from the balconies of the rooms. Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 14 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology borrowed from Middle French admirer, Latinization of amirer "to make (little or much) of," borrowed from Latin admīrārī, ammīrārī "to regard with wonder, show esteem for," from ad- ad- + mīrārī "to be surprised, look with wonder at," derivative of mīrus, "remarkable, amazing," of uncertain origin Note: Regarding etymology of Latin mīrus see note at smile entry 1. First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 2 Kids Definition admire verb ad·mire əd-ˈmīr admired; admiring : to think very highly of : feel admiration for admire verb as in to respect to think very highly or favorably of I admire the way you handled such a touchy situation Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance respect appreciate regard love like praise love commend applaud enjoy esteem revere venerate consider adore compliment reverence relish set store on approve credit value idolize savor acclaim savour favor set store by cherish fancy worship accredit treasure adulate dig canonize deify delight (in) prize hallow drink (in) dote (on) revel (in) groove (on) Antonyms & Near Antonyms hate despise detest loathe abhor dislike deplore disregard disapprove dismiss disdain condemn decry abominate scorn vilify execrate frown (on or upon) discount discountenance kiss off disfavor See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of admire are esteem, regard, and respect. While all these words mean "to recognize the worth of a person or thing," admire suggests usually enthusiastic appreciation and often deep affection. a friend that I truly admire The words esteem and admire are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, esteem implies greater warmth of feeling accompanying a high valuation. no citizen of the town was more highly esteemed While in some cases nearly identical to admire, regard is a general term that is usually qualified. he is highly regarded in the profession While the synonyms respect and admire are close in meaning, respect implies a considered evaluation or estimation. after many years they came to respect her views
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admire

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