ad·mire 
/ədˈmajɚ/ verb
ad·mires; ad·mired; ad·mir·ing /ədˈmajɚ/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to feel respect or approval for (someone or something)
▪ I admired the way he handled the crisis. = I admired how he handled the crisis. ▪ We all admire her courage. = We all admire her for her courage. = She is much admired for her courage. 2 : to look at (something or someone) with enjoyment
▪ We gazed out the window and admired the scenery.
▪ I admired the way he handled the crisis. = I admired how he handled the crisis. ▪ We all admire her courage. = We all admire her for her courage. = She is much admired for her courage.
▪ We gazed out the window and admired the scenery.
— ad·mir·er noun, plural ad·mir·ers [count]
▪ an admirer of modern art ▪ a beautiful woman who has many admirers
▪ an admirer of modern art ▪ a beautiful woman who has many admirers
— admiring adjective [more admiring; most admiring]
▪ She received many admiring glances as she walked into the room.
▪ She received many admiring glances as she walked into the room.
— ad·mir·ing·ly /ədˈmaɪrɪŋli/ adverb
/ədˈmaɪrɪŋli/ adverb
