verb#3,454 by frequency
admire
/ədˈmaɪə/
To regard with wonder and delight; To look upon with an elevated feeling of pleasure, as something which calls out approbation, esteem, love or reverence; To estimate or value highly; to hold in high esteem
- he/she/it
- admires
- past participle
- admired
Meanings
- 1
To regard with wonder and delight
He admired my new car.
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I admire you for your courage.
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- 2
To look upon with an elevated feeling of pleasure, as something which calls out approbation, esteem, love or reverence
- 3
To estimate or value highly; to hold in high esteem
- 4
To be amazed at; to view with surprise; to marvel atrare
- 5
To be enthusiastic about (doing something); to want or like (to do something). (Sometimes followed by to.)rare