Synonyms for

Admire

Verb / æˈdmaɪr / Another word for admire — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to regard with wonder, pleasure, or approval

Synonyms & similar words

lookupto lookdownon appreciate applaud praise worship respect esteem idolize revere cherish treasure value commend honor glorify emulate fancy like love adore cherub

Synonyms by register

Formal

respect esteem venerate appreciate

Informal

dig like think a lot of be into

Literary

revere idolize glorify

Antonyms

despise disdain loathe scorn detest hate disapprove

Common collocations

  • admire greatly
  • admire someone's work
  • admire from afar
  • admire the courage
  • admire the view
  • admire the skill
  • deeply admire

Word family

noun admiration
verb admire
adjective admirable
adverb admittedly

Usage note

Admire generally implies a positive and respectful feeling towards someone or something's qualities or achievements. It is a formal and polite term, often used in professional or respectful contexts.

Example sentences

  1. I admire the beautiful sunset.
  2. I admire my mom for her hard work.
  3. The audience admires the talented singer.
  4. The teacher admires her students for their creativity.
  5. She admires her grandmother's wisdom.

Quotes

  • I cannot admire enough the spirit of resistance which persists in small pockets of Afghan society. - Malalai Joya
  • The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively. - Bob Marley
  • I admire the courage and self-reliance required to start your own business and make it succeed. - Martha Stewart

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