CEFR A2

admire

verb

Meaning

To feel respect and approval for someone or something.

Examples

I really admire your courage to speak up.
Many people admire the way she handles difficult situations.

Synonyms: like, respect, revere

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admire (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ədˈmaɪər/

Definition

To feel respect and approval for someone or something.

Examples

I really admire your courage to speak up.
Many people admire the way she handles difficult situations.

How to Use admire

admire someone for something (prepositional phrase): To respect someone because of a particular quality or action they have. — "I admire him for his honesty."
admire something (collocation): To look at something with pleasure and approval. — "She paused to admire the view."

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