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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