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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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Plus, Hodin, 37, a freelance writer who chronicled her “groomzilla” experience for Vogue, admires his gold-plated tastes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

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

The manager admires his resilience and his simple love of defending.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

She admires the range of ranchero wear and tells me she’s looking for something fun to wear to go dancing later in the week.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

She admires the sea, a calm, brilliant turquoise to her left, and the familiar pattern of royal palms dotting the landscape.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García