admire

CEFRB1

/ədˈmaɪə/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To respect or like someone or something greatly.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To look upon with an elevated feeling of pleasure, as something which calls out approbation, esteem, love or reverence.

Examples

  • I admire his passionate belief in what he is doing.

  • I admire you for your courage.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5

Also pronounced

  • /ədˈmʌɪɹ/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To regard with wonder and delight.

  2. To be amazed at; to view with surprise; to marvel at.

  3. To estimate or value highly; to hold in high esteem.

More examples

In context

  • He'd always been (very) much admired by his colleagues.

  • to admire a person of high moral worth

  • I admire your courage.

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Origin

verb

From Middle English admyren, borrowed from Middle French admirer, from Latin admīror, from ad + mīror (“wonder at”).