Definitions

admire

[ad-mahyuhr] / ædˈmaɪər /

VERB

hold in high regard

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adore applaud appreciate cherish commend credit extol hail honor idolize laud marvel at praise prize respect revere treasure worship

STRONG

approve esteem eulogize glorify value venerate

WEAK

be crazy about be crazy for be crazy over be mad about be nuts about be stuck on be sweet on be wild about delight in fall for get high on go for groove on hold in respect look up to moon over pay homage to rate highly take pleasure in think highly of wonder at

Antonyms

STRONGEST

blame censure condemn criticize denounce despise dishonor dislike disparage disrespect hate not care reproach

STRONG

mock

WEAK

abhor detest execrate scorn

Example Sentences

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Curators say they’re looking at her oeuvre more closely now because her influence on younger artists keeps expanding, lately to those with disabilities who admire her raw, vulnerable portrayal of her own pain.

From The Wall Street Journal

Crystal Palace's Wharton is certainly admired at United, but whether he fits the sort of profile the club are looking for is unclear.

From BBC

If you admired a cushion or a book in her apartment, she was apt to insist you accept it as a gift.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was not long ago that fans and pundits were admiring the power of the Premier League.

From BBC

I folded back our shutters and stood for a minute admiring the window display that Betsie and I had at last agreed upon.

From Literature

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