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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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   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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