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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of admires

The artist’s studio will be recreated inside the center’s gallery, sharing company with works by artists Duval-Carrié admires as well as examples of his own art. — Elisa Turner, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026

Helner admires Ben-Gvir’s push to expand civilian gun ownership, permit Jewish prayer on the Temple Mount, and introduce the death penalty for terrorists. — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 26 Oct. 2026

Turturro admires Harry’s old-school pride in his craft, but the character’s devotion to his ailing wife struck a deeper chord. — Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

The man then steps back, admires his work, and then proceeds to walk off the next mark by taking a few giants steps and laying down some more paint. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Hackinen, a rider that Tonsager admires, appreciates Tonsager’s approach to competition. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 4 Oct. 2026

Art can use life without requiring the artist to remain permanently available to anyone who admires the finished work. — Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026

Anna, the film suggests, admires her husband warts and all, perhaps because there’s an enticing authenticity in all his inadequacies and brutish ways. — Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

Bucci admires the modern show’s scale, organization and ambition, describing it as a festival of show jumping, with world-class facilities, footing, hospitality and stabling. — Gemma Redrup, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026