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- DictionaryAd·mire/ədˈmī(ə)r/
verb
- 1. regard (an object, quality, or person) with respect or warm approval: "I admire your courage"
B1. to find someone or something attractive and pleasant to look at: We stood for a few moments, admiring the view. I was just admiring your jacket, Delia. B2. to respect and approve of someone or their behavior: I admired him for his determination. I really admire people who can work in such difficult conditions.
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.
admire something to look at something and think that it is attractive and/or impressive. He stood back to admire his handiwork. I've just been admiring your new car. Let’s just sit and admire the view.
4 days ago · 1. verb. If you admire someone or something, you like and respect them very much. I admired her when I first met her and I still think she's marvellous. [VERB noun] He admired the way she had coped with life. [VERB noun] All those who knew him will admire him for his work. [VERB noun + for]
4 days ago · 1. transitive verb. If you admire someone or something, you like and respect them very much. I admired her when I first met her and I still think she's marvelous. He admired the way she had coped with life. Synonyms: respect, value, prize, honour More Synonyms of admire. 2. transitive verb.
to respect or approve of someone or something: You have to admire him for being so determined. I really admire people who can go out and work in such difficult conditions. Fewer examples. I really admire her can-do attitude. I admire her courage. admire verb [T] (LOOK AT) B1. to look at something or someone, thinking how attractive they are:
1. To regard with pleasure, wonder, and approval: admired the sculptures at the art museum. 2. To have a high opinion of; esteem or respect: I admired her ability as a violinist. 3. Chiefly New England & Upper Southern US To enjoy (something): "I just admire to get letters, but I don't admire to answer them" (Dialect Notes). 4.
