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    admire
    /ədˈmʌɪə/

    verb

    • 1. regard with respect or warm approval: "I admire your courage" Similar applaudpraiseexpress admiration forcommendOpposite disapprove ofloathe

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  3. 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.

  4. to respect and approve of someone or their behaviour: I admired him for his determination. I really admire people who can work in such difficult conditions. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to admire someone or something. admire I've always admired her for her generous spirit.

  5. verb (used with object) , ad·mired, ad·mir·ing. to regard with wonder, pleasure, or approval. Synonyms: venerate, revere, esteem. Antonyms: despise. to regard with wonder or surprise (usually used ironically or sarcastically): I admire your audacity.

  6. to respect and approve of someone or their behavior: I admired him for his determination. I really admire people who can work in such difficult conditions. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to admire someone or something. admire I've always admired her for her generous spirit.

  7. 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.

  8. 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 /

  9. Let’s just sit and admire the view. Definition of admire verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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