admire
verb
Simple meaning
To look upon with an elevated feeling of pleasure, as something which calls out approbation, esteem, love or reverence.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ædˈmaɪɹ
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Definition
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verb
transitive
To look upon with an elevated feeling of pleasure, as something which calls out approbation, esteem, love or reverence.
transitive
To regard with wonder and delight.
Look at with admiration
transitive
To estimate or value highly; to hold in high esteem.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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Word Family
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Inflected forms
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A person who backs a politician or a team etc.
Word family
Words built from the same root.
The supreme commander of a fleet.
A feeling of delighted approval and liking.
In an admirable manner.
Related Words
Connected to the same idea, not synonyms.
- thinkverb
- beautynoun
- admirationnoun
- enjoyverb
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