ADMIRE


Meaning of ADMIRE in English

/ ədˈmaɪə(r); NAmE / verb [ vn ]

1.

admire sb/sth (for sth) | admire sb (for doing sth) to respect sb for what they are or for what they have done :

I really admire your enthusiasm.

The school is widely admired for its excellent teaching.

You have to admire the way he handled the situation.

I don't agree with her, but I admire her for sticking to her principles.

2.

to look at sth and think that it is attractive and/or impressive :

He stood back to admire his handiwork.

►  ad·mir·ing adjective :

She was used to receiving admiring glances from men.

►  ad·mir·ing·ly adverb

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WORD ORIGIN

late 16th cent.: from Latin admirari , from ad- at + mirari wonder.

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.