Admire — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /əd-ˈmī(-ə)r/ ad·mire

Meaning & Definition of Admire

Admire (verb)

  1. to feel respect and approval for (someone or something), to regard with admiration
  2. to marvel at
  3. to like very much

Admire (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to think very highly or favorably of

    "I admire the way you handled such a touchy situation"

    similar: appreciate, consider, esteem, regard, respect, set store by
    related: acclaim, accredit, applaud, approve, commend, compliment, credit, praise, delight (in), drink (in), enjoy, relish, revel (in), savor, dig, fancy, favor, groove (on), like, love, adore, adulate, canonize, deify, dote (on), hallow, idolize, revere, reverence, venerate, worship, cherish, prize, treasure, value
    near: abhor, abominate, despise, detest, execrate, hate, loathe, condemn, decry, deplore, disapprove, discount, discountenance, disdain, disfavor, dislike, dismiss, disregard, frown (on or upon), kiss off, scorn, vilify

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Admire

The most common words with a similar meaning to Admire:

appreciate, consider, esteem, regard, respect, set store by

Related Words for Admire

acclaim, accredit, applaud, approve, commend, compliment, credit, praise, delight (in), drink (in), enjoy, relish, revel (in), savor, dig, fancy, favor, groove (on), like, love, adore, adulate, canonize, deify, dote (on), hallow, idolize, revere, reverence, venerate

Near Antonyms of Admire

abhor, abominate, despise, detest, execrate, hate, loathe, condemn, decry, deplore, disapprove, discount, discountenance, disdain, disfavor, dislike, dismiss, disregard, frown (on or upon), kiss off, scorn, vilify

Word Forms of Admire

Inflections: admired, admiring

Derived words: admirer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Admire

borrowed from Middle French admirer, Latinization of amirer "to make (little or much) of," borrowed from Latin admīrārī, ammīrārī "to regard with wonder, show esteem for," from ad- ad- + mīrārī "to be surprised, look with wonder at," derivative of mīrus, "remarkable, amazing," of uncertain origin

First known use: 15th centuryt

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Admire

Frequently Asked Questions about Admire

What does "Admire" mean?

"Admire" means to feel respect and approval for (someone or something), to regard with admiration. As a verb, it is defined as: to feel respect and approval for (someone or something), to regard with admiration.

What is another word for "Admire"?

Other words for "Admire" include appreciate, consider, esteem, regard, respect and set store by. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Admire" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Admire"?

There are 41 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Admire". Common alternatives include appreciate, consider, esteem, regard, respect and set store by.

How do you use "Admire" in a sentence?

Examples of "Admire" in a sentence: "I admire the way you handled such a touchy situation".

Is "Admire" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Admire" is a verb.

Is "Admire" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B1-level word, "Admire" is typical of Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), IELTS band 4.0–5.0, TOEFL iBT 42–71, PTE Academic 43–58, TOEIC Listening & Reading 550+.

How do you pronounce "Admire"?

"Admire" is pronounced /əd-ˈmī(-ə)r/ and divided into syllables as ad·mire.

What is the origin of the word "Admire"?

"Admire" comes from borrowed from Middle French admirer, Latinization of amirer "to make (little or much) of," borrowed from Latin admīrārī, ammīrārī "to regard with wonder, show esteem for," from ad- ad- + mīrārī "to be surprised, look with wonder at," derivative of mīrus, "remarkable, amazing," of uncertain origin. First known use: 15th centuryt.