admire
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Britannica Dictionary definition of ADMIRE
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1
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to feel respect or approval for (someone or something)
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I admired the way he handled the crisis. = I admired how he handled the crisis.
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We all admire her courage. = We all admire her for her courage. = She is much admired for her courage.
2
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to look at (something or someone) with enjoyment
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We gazed out the window and admired the scenery.
— admirer
noun, plural admirers [count]-
an admirer of modern art
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a beautiful woman who has many admirers
— admiring
adjective [more admiring; most admiring]-
She received many admiring glances as she walked into the room.
