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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He cited China as an inspiration -- admiring how India's rival had "been able to systematically bring people out of poverty" at speed.

From Barron's

Díaz’s fearlessness is one trait that Roberts admires about his new closer.

From Los Angeles Times

“One thing that I admire most about Britt and her preparation for her sport is how diligent she is,” Knight said.

From Los Angeles Times

Tottenham are also said to have admired his work improving teams on a short-term basis.

From BBC

I try a different tack: Who are some of the leaders in the West that he admires?

From The Wall Street Journal