1. regard (an object, quality, or person) with respect or warm approval: "I admire your courage"Similarapplaudpraiseexpress admiration forcommendapprove ofexpress approval forfavorlook on with favorthink highly ofappreciaterespectrate highlyhold in high regardhold in high esteemlook up toacclaimcomplimentspeak highly ofput on a pedestalworshipadorelovecherishdote onbe enamored ofbe infatuated withbe taken withbe attracted tofind attractiveidolizelionizeinformal:carry a torch forbe mad aboutbe crazy aboutbe wild abouthave a crush onhave a thing abouthave a pash onhave the hots forbe soft ontake a shine tofancybe potty aboutOppositedisapprove ofloathe
▪ look at with pleasure:"we were just admiring your garden"
Word Originlate 16th century: from Latin admirari, from ad- ‘at’ + mirari ‘wonder’.
