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   ad·mire

   /ədˈmī(ə)r/

   verb

   • 1. regard (an object, quality, or person) with respect or warm approval: "I admire your courage" Similar applaudpraiseexpress admiration forcommendapprove ofexpress approval forfavorlook on with favorthink highly ofappreciaterespectrate highlyhold in high regardhold in high esteemlook up toacclaimcomplimentspeak highly ofput on a pedestalworshipadorelovecherishdote onbe enamored 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 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.

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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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   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.

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

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

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   2 meanings: 1. to regard with esteem, respect, approval, or pleased surprise 2. archaic to wonder at.... Click for more definitions.

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   Definition of admire verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › admireAdmire - definition of admire by The Free Dictionary

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   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.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishADMIRE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    ADMIRE definition: 1. to respect or approve of someone or something: 2. to look at something or someone, thinking how…. Learn more.

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    to regard with wonder, pleasure, or approval. to regard with wonder or surprise (usually used ironically or sarcastically): I admire your audacity. v.i. to feel or express admiration. Dialect Terms to take pleasure; like or desire: I would admire to go.