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admire

/ədˈmaɪər/
ad · mire
Adverb:admirably
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Adjective:admirable
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Past Simple:admired
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Past Participle:admired
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Present Participle:admiring
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• verb

1

To regard someone or something with respect, warm approval, or high esteem.

Example

"Many young scientists admire her dedication to environmental research."

2

To look at something impressive or attractive with pleasure and appreciation.

Example

"We stopped along the mountain ridge to admire the sunset over the valley."

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• Rhymes for admire

• Nearby Words

admiral
admiralty
admiration
admire
admirer
admiringly
admissibility

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed via Middle French from the Latin verb 'admirari', meaning 'to wonder at' or 'to regard with astonishment', formed from the prefix 'ad-' (at, toward) and 'mirari' (to wonder), which also gave English the words 'miracle' and 'mirror'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Admire. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/admire
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