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To regard with respect or warm approval; to esteem highly
I admire her dedication to her work.
She is admired for her leadership skills.
Often used to express respect for someone's qualities or achievements.
To look at with pleasure or wonder; to view with admiration
We admired the beautiful sunset from the balcony.
The tourists admired the ancient ruins.
Can be used for both people and things.
Use 'admire' to express respect or approval, but avoid overusing it in casual conversation as it can sound formal.
Ensure the verb agrees with the subject when using 'admire' in different tenses.
From Middle English *admiren*, from Old French *admirer*, from Latin *admirari* (to wonder at), from *ad-* (to) + *mirari* (to wonder).
Can be used both transitively (with an object) and intransitively (without an object).