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   admire

   /ədˈmʌɪə/

   verb

   • 1. regard with respect or warm approval: "I admire your courage" Similar applaudpraiseexpress admiration forcommendapprove ofexpress approval forfavourlook on with favourthink highly ofappreciaterespectrate highlyhold in high regardhold in high esteemlook up toacclaimcomplimentspeak highly ofput on a pedestalworshipadorelovecherishdote onbe enamoured ofbe infatuated withbe taken withbe attracted tofind attractiveidolizelionizeinformal:carry a torch forbe mad aboutbe crazy aboutbe wild abouthave a crush onhave a thing abouthave a pash onhave the hots forbe soft ontake a shine tofancybe potty aboutOpposite disapprove ofloathe
   • ▪ look at (something impressive or attractive) with pleasure: "we were just admiring your garden"

   Word Origin late 16th century: from Latin admirari, from ad- ‘at’ + mirari ‘wonder’.

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   The meaning of ADMIRE is to feel respect and approval for (someone or something) : to regard with admiration. How to use admire in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Admire.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishADMIRE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ADMIRE definition: 1. to find someone or something attractive and pleasant to look at: 2. to respect and approve of…. Learn more.

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   Admire definition: to regard with wonder, pleasure, or approval.. See examples of ADMIRE used in a sentence.

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   If you hold someone in high esteem or look up to someone, you admire that person. If you ask four-year-olds who they most admire, they are likely to list their mom, dad, and grandparents — or superheroes and comic book characters.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishADMIRE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you admire someone or something, you like and respect them. All those who knew him will admire him for his work. American English : admire / ədˈmaɪər /

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   ADMIRE meaning: 1. to find someone or something attractive and pleasant to look at: 2. to respect and approve of…. Learn more.

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   to respect somebody for what they have done or to respect their qualities. admire somebody/something I really admire your enthusiasm. Her work was much admired by critics. You have to admire the way he handled the situation. Actually, I greatly admire and respect him.