admire

ad-mire · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To regard with respect, approval, or warm appreciation.

  2. 2.

    To look at something with pleasure and approval.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    admire from afar — To have romantic feelings for someone without expressing them.
  • •
    much admired — Widely respected or appreciated.

Related words

Antonyms: despise, disdain, scorn
See also: admiration, admirer, admiring, respect
Synonyms: appreciate, esteem, respect, revere

Etymology

From Latin admirari ("to wonder at"), from ad- ("at") + mirari ("to wonder"), from mirus ("wonderful").