admire Definition
to regard with respect, approval, or pleasure; to look at with admiration.
Using admire: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "admire" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I admire your courage in standing up for what you believe in.
Example
She admires his artistic talent.
Example
He admires her beauty and intelligence.
admire Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for admire
- esteem
- appreciate
- commend
- respect
- praise
Antonyms for admire
- disapprove
- despise
- loathe
Phrases with admire
to have a feeling of respect and admiration for someone or something without being able to get close to them
Example
She has always admired him from afar, but never had the courage to talk to him.
admire the view
to enjoy looking at a beautiful scene or landscape
Example
We stopped to admire the view from the top of the mountain.
admire oneself in the mirror
to look at oneself in the mirror with satisfaction or pride
Example
She spent hours admiring herself in the mirror before the party.
Origins of admire
from Latin 'admirari', meaning 'to wonder at'
Summary: admire in Brief
To 'admire' [ədˈmaɪər] is to regard with respect, approval, or pleasure, often accompanied by a feeling of admiration. It can be used in various contexts, such as admiring someone's courage or artistic talent. Phrases like 'admire from afar' and 'admire the view' use 'admire' to denote respect and appreciation from a distance. 'Admire oneself in the mirror' implies looking at oneself with satisfaction or pride.
