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admire

[ad-mahyuhr]

verb (used with object)

admired, admiring 
  1. to regard with wonder, pleasure, or approval.

    Synonyms: , ,
    Antonyms:
  2. to regard with wonder or surprise (usually used ironically or sarcastically).

    I admire your audacity.



verb (used without object)

admired, admiring 
  1. to feel or express admiration.

  2. Dialect.to take pleasure; like or desire.

    I would admire to go.

admire

/ əˈɪə /

verb

  1. to regard with esteem, respect, approval, or pleased surprise

  2. archaicto wonder at

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • admirer noun
  • preadmire verb (used with object)
  • quasi-admire verb
  • unadmired adjective
  • ˈԲ adjective
  • ˈԲly adverb
  • ˈ noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of admire1

First recorded in 1580–90; from Latin 峾īī, equivalent to ad- ad- + īī (in Medieval Latin ī ) “to wonder at, admire”
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of admire1

C16: from Latin 峾ī to wonder at, from ad- to, at + ī to wonder, from īܲ wonderful
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Idioms and Phrases

Idioms
  1. be admiring of, to admire.

    He's admiring of his brother's farm.

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Example Sentences

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“Calm” is exactly right and what I admire most about Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.

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So often admired for his relaxed composure, it was a further sign all was not right with the Olympic champion's game.

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For her part, Patience tells Bea, “Your deductive leaps of logic can be haphazard and your notes are cursory,” but she admires her clearance rate, the best in the country.

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Other managers regularly speak in admiring tones about Frank's work, with the belief being that eventually he would leave Brentford to take on a high-pressure, high-profile job.

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Gyokeres is known for his intelligent movement and intense work-rate, while his blend of physical strength, technical skill and tactical awareness have earned him admiring glances from clubs.

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