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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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The low-budget film stars Michael Johnston and Inde Navarrette as a man who makes a sinister bargain to win the affections of the woman he admires -- and must bear the consequences.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

But Garcia, whose unpredictability Benn admires, remains the Briton's number one target.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Within the song’s verses, Kiedis gives shout-outs to other artists he admires, including Charlie Parker and Julia Butterfly Hill.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

It’s what Dela Cruz admires so much about Byrne’s story, which begins in “a very proud, very lighthearted place, almost nostalgic,” and ends in a spirit of confrontation.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Any man who admires my body now is a traitor to the previous Adah.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver