Admire
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ədˈmaɪə/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Admire is a verb meaning (transitive) To regard with wonder and delight.
Meaning
(transitive) To regard with wonder and delight.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To look upon with an elevated feeling of pleasure, as something which calls out approbation, esteem, love or reverence.
- (transitive) To estimate or value highly; to hold in high esteem.
- (US, dialectal, rare) To be enthusiastic about (doing something); to want or like (to do something). (Sometimes followed by to.)
- (obsolete, transitive) To be amazed at; to view with surprise; to marvel at.
Example Sentences
to admire a landscape
to admire a person of high moral worth
examples rather to be admired than imitated
He'd always been (very) much admired by his colleagues.
Word Forms
- admires
- admiring
- admired
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include wonder, like, enjoy, applaud, welcome, appreciate.
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