Definition of ADMIRE

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regard, respect, esteem, admire mean to recognize the worth of a person or thing. regard is a general term that is usually qualified. he is highly regarded in the profession respect implies a considered evaluation or estimation. after many years they came to respect her views esteem implies greater warmth of feeling accompanying a high valuation. no citizen of the town was more highly esteemed admire suggests usually enthusiastic appreciation and often deep affection. a friend that I truly admire

Examples of admire in a Sentence

We gazed out the window and admired the scenery. I admire the way you handled such a touchy situation.

Recent Examples on the Web

The Trump-Kennedy fashion comparisons continue, especially on Fox News and by a Trump-admiring Twitter account, FLOTUS Report, which pointed out their scarf-wearing similarities during the Trumps' visit to Ireland last week. — Maria Puente, USA TODAY, "President Trump likens first lady Melania Trump to 'Jackie O' but Twitter objects," 14 June 2019 Indeed, a Boris-Trump alliance could rewrite much of the pre-Brexit logic and diplomatic landscape, two self-admiring charismatic populists with similar agendas, albeit with polar opposite lexicons. — Nic Robertson, CNN, "The week that finally laid bare the Brexit myths," 9 June 2019 In his detour as a media commentator, Griffin seemed to really admire Ingram’s game among the other young Lakers. — Kyle Goon, Orange County Register, "Purple & Bold: Anthony Davis rumors are circling again. Here’s what’s changed.," 6 June 2019 Justice O’Connor is rarely if ever wrong about anything; the book is rife with the admiring recollections of former clerks and longtime friends. — Barton Swaim, WSJ, "Politics: Dangers of Results-Oriented Jurisprudence," 22 Mar. 2019 In many cases, this year's winners have also humanized things by placing the night sky in context, framed by other figures admiring it or nestled among familiar-looking landscapes. — John Timmer, Ars Technica, "Some good came out of 2018: Astronomy photos," 11 Nov. 2018 The Cottagers' stylish brand of football has attracted many admiring glances and some of them appear to be coming from Fulham's West London rivals Chelsea, who are eyeing Jokanovic as a possible replacement for Antonio Conte. — SI.com, "Pedro Praises 'Great Manager' Slavisa Jokanovic Amid Chelsea Interest in Fulham Boss," 8 June 2018 The couple had admired each other from afar before officially being introduced via the social media platform in 2015. — Essence, "Bridal Bliss: Tiffany and Alyssa Went From DMs To 'I Do'," 5 June 2019 The candidate instantly admired their emotional power. — Matt Flegenheimer, New York Times, "Biden’s First Run for President Was a Calamity. Some Missteps Still Resonate.," 3 June 2019

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History and Etymology for admire

borrowed from Middle French admirer, Latinization of amirer "to make (little or much) of," borrowed from Latin admīrārī, ammīrārī "to regard with wonder, show esteem for," from ad- ad- + mīrārī "to be surprised, look with wonder at," derivative of mīrus, "remarkable, amazing," of uncertain origin

Note: Regarding etymology of Latin mīrus see note at smile entry 1.

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