Synonyms of admires

admires

verb

present tense third-person singular of admire

as in respects

to think very highly or favorably of

I admire the way you handled such a touchy situation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• respects
• appreciates
• regards
• loves
• praises
• likes
• commends
• enjoys
• considers
• esteems
• venerates
• reveres
• applauds
• approves
• adores
• reverences
• relishes
• savours
• values
• compliments
• acclaims
• sets store on
• idolizes
• favors
• savors
• credits
• worships
• sets store by
• cherishes
• delights (in)
• fancies
• drinks (in)
• revels (in)
• accredits
• grooves (on)
• treasures
• deifies
• dotes (on)
• hallows
• prizes
• digs
• canonizes
• adulates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hates
• despises
• detests
• abhors
• loathes
• disapproves
• dismisses
• dislikes
• disdains
• condemns
• deplores
• disregards
• scorns
• abominates
• decries
• execrates
• discounts
• frowns (on or upon)
• disfavors
• vilifies
• discountenances
• kisses off