/ 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.