CEFR A2

admiring

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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admiring (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.
We all admire the stunning architecture of the old building.

How to Use admiring

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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