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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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Buffett admires him, and Cook could bring stature and tech savvy to a company that isn’t a leader in employing technology.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Kwon admires her ability to construct situations that “linger and linger,” prompting her to often ask: What would I do?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 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

Auguste's mother, Duchesse Georgiana, readjusts the crown on Charlotte's head and admires the glittering scepter in her lap.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton