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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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I admire Stones so much as a person that I hope he gets enough football and game time to trust his body with the various injury problems he has had to contend with.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Although the focus is on architecture, many of the homes in the landmark district have lovely landscaped backyards that guests are welcome to visit and admire.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

There’s plenty to disagree with him about, and we don’t need to like or admire him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

"Costa Rica has taught me a lot. It's a country that I not only love dearly, but I admire," she said.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

“I do not admire it,” said Mr. Knightley.

From "Emma" by Jane Austen

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.