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- Dictionaryadmire/ədˈmʌɪə/
verb
- 1. regard with respect or warm approval: "I admire your courage" Similar Opposite
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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.
Synonyms for ADMIRE: respect, appreciate, regard, love, like, praise, commend, enjoy; Antonyms of ADMIRE: hate, despise, detest, loathe, abhor, dislike, dismiss, disregard
ADMIRE definition: 1. to find someone or something attractive and pleasant to look at: 2. to respect and approve of…. Learn more.
Admire definition: to regard with wonder, pleasure, or approval.. See examples of ADMIRE used in a sentence.
ADMIRE meaning: 1. to find someone or something attractive and pleasant to look at: 2. to respect and approve of…. Learn more.
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. The verb admire also means to look at with wonder and pleasure.
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 /
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.
1. To regard with pleasure, wonder, and approval: admired the sculptures at the art museum. 2. To have a high opinion of; esteem or respect: I admired her ability as a violinist. 3. Chiefly New England & Upper Southern US To enjoy (something): "I just admire to get letters, but I don't admire to answer them" (Dialect Notes). 4.
verb. admired, admires, admiring. To regard with pleasure, wonder, and approval. Admired the sculptures at the art museum. American Heritage. To regard with wonder, delight, and pleased approval. Webster's New World. To have a high opinion of; esteem or respect. I admired her ability as a violinist.
