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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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I greatly admire your column for both its financial insights and its understanding of the psychological and family dynamics behind these decisions.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

But what I admire about the directors is that they always make room for moments that honor what ordinary lives are made of — they never take life itself for granted.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

“While we admire CEO Narayen as a living legend in software industry, we agree it is time for a change given massive industry shift due to AI,” Jefferies’s Brent Thill said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

One must first admire the accumulation with strong weekly candles for the weeks ending June 6, Aug. 8, and Sept. 12 that all screamed higher by 31%, 32%, and 38% respectively.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

“I admire all my three sons-in-law highly,” said he.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.