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admire

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of admire

to think very highly or favorably of
  • I admire the way you handled such a touchy situation.
Synonyms of admire

appreciate, consider, esteem, regard, respect
Words Related to admire

acclaim, accredit, applaud, approve, commend, compliment, credit, praise

delight (in), drink (in), enjoy, relish, revel (in), savor (also savour)

dig, fancy, favor, groove (on), like, love

adore, adulate, canonize, deify, dote (on), hallow, idolize, revere, reverence, venerate, worship

cherish, love, prize, treasure, value
Phrases Synonymous with admire

set store by (or on)
Near Antonyms of admire

abhor, abominate, despise, detest, execrate, hate, loathe

condemn, decry, deplore, disapprove, discount, discountenance, disdain, disfavor, dislike, dismiss, disregard, frown (on or upon), kiss off, scorn, vilify

Synonym Discussion of admire

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

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  1. See words that rhyme with admire Dictionary: Definition of admire Spanish Central: Translation of admire Nglish: Translation of admire for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of admire for Arabic speakers

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