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- Dictionaryadmire/ədˈmʌɪə/
verb
- 1. regard with respect or warm approval: "I admire your courage" Similar Opposite
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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.
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.
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 /
Synonyms for ADMIRE: respect, appreciate, regard, love, like, praise, commend, enjoy; Antonyms of ADMIRE: hate, despise, detest, loathe, abhor, dislike, dismiss, disregard
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.
We stood for a few moments, admiring the view. I was just admiring your jacket, Delia. I admired him for his determination. I really admire people who can work in such difficult conditions. admire I've always admired her for her generous spirit. respect I respect her for what she has achieved, but I would have approached it very differently.
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.
ADMIRE definition: 1. to respect or approve of someone or something: 2. to look at something or someone, thinking how…. Learn more.
Admire definition: to regard with wonder, pleasure, or approval.. See examples of ADMIRE used in a sentence.
1. to regard with pleasure or approval, often mixed with wonder. 2. to regard highly; respect; esteem. 3. to regard with wonder or surprise. 4. to feel or express admiration. 5. Dial. to take pleasure; like or desire: I would admire to go.
