Definitions

admire

[ad-mahyuhr] / ædˈmaɪər /

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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We need not admire him politically to agree that Reagan was good at that sort of thing.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

I’m not one for vehicular envy, but while traveling a few weeks back, I couldn’t help but admire another man’s rickety Nissan Altima.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

And that’s always the thing that I admire about him as a person and as a musician.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

But as he prepares to say his goodbyes on Sunday, there is plenty to appreciate and admire in the here and now.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

I tilt Virginia down so they can admire her, being careful to support her head.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone

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