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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.

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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   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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   Synonyms for ADMIRE: respect, appreciate, regard, love, like, praise, commend, enjoy; Antonyms of ADMIRE: hate, despise, detest, loathe, abhor, dislike, dismiss, disregard.

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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.

8. 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.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionadmire verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   /ədˈmaɪər/ Verb Forms. 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.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of admire – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge 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.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › admireadmire | meaning of admire in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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    admire meaning, definition, what is admire: to respect and like someone because they...: Learn more.