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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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Dressed in form-fitting suits with eye-catching colors, de la Espriella cuts the figure of one of the politicians he most openly admires: Nayib Bukele.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Teju said she supported Bukayo Saka - and his partner Tolami Benson, whose outfits she admires.

From BBC • May 31, 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

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

Vincent argues not only with Theo, and with himself, but also with friends and people he admires.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman