Definition of Admire in English :
Define Admire in English
Admire meaning in English
Meaning of Admire in English
Pronunciation of Admire in English
Admire pronunciation in English
Pronounce Admire in English
Admire
see synonyms of admireVerb
2. admire
look at with admiration
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Admire
see synonyms of admireverb (transitive)
1.
to regard with esteem, respect, approval, or pleased surprise
2. archaic
to wonder at
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Admire
see synonyms of admire verb transitiveWord forms: adˈmired or adˈmiring
1.
to regard with wonder, delight, and pleased approval
2.
to have high regard for
3. US, Dialectal
to like or wish
with an infinitive object I'd admire to go along
4. Archaic
to marvel at
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Admire
see synonyms of admirev. ad·mired, ad·mir·ing, ad·mires
v.tr.
1. To regard with pleasure, wonder, and approval: admired the sculptures at the art museum.
2. To have a high opinion of; esteem or respect: I admired her ability as a violinist.
3. Chiefly New England & Upper Southern US To enjoy (something): "I just admire to get letters, but I don't admire to answer them" (Dialect Notes).
4. Archaic To marvel or wonder at.
v.intr.
New England & Upper Southern US
New England & Upper Southern US
To marvel at something. Often used with at.
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