admires

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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Macron invited him to a formal dinner to be held at the one place Trump admires most in the world, other than Mar-a-Lago and Trump Tower: the Palace of Versailles.

From Salon • Jun. 18, 2026

Dressed in form-fitting suits with eye-catching colors, de la Espriella cuts the figure of one of the politicians he most openly admires: Nayib Bukele.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Teju said she supported Bukayo Saka - and his partner Tolami Benson, whose outfits she admires.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Quiñones commented, “Journalism is stronger because of your voice, your courage and your story-telling, Cecilia,” and Ramos wrote in Spanish that he respects and admires her.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

He knows Vincent admires and emulates those two.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman