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[ad-MAHYUR]
Verb
Definitions
- To regard with wonder, pleasure, or approval.
- To feel respect and approval for (someone or something).
Examples
"I admire his perseverance in finishing his studies despite working two jobs."
"One can just admire the beauty of nature on a nice spring day and momentarily forget all troubles."
Synonyms
adoreappreciatecherishidolizemarvel atrevere
Antonyms
condemndespisedenounce
Additional Notes
- To admire a person is to 'hold someone in high regard.'
- Originated from the late 1500s' Latin word admirari meaning 'to wonder at.'
- The synonym adore implies a stronger meaning: 'to worship.'