admire
word
/ædˈmaɪɹ/
ad-MYR
/ɐdmˈaɪə/
uhd-MY-uh
Definition
To respect or feel impressed by someone or something because of their qualities, achievements, or beauty. It can also mean looking at something with pleasure because you think it is very attractive.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns: 'admire someone for something' and 'admire the way...'. Stronger and warmer than 'respect' in many contexts. Often used for people, skills, courage, art, or beauty; less common for casual liking.
Spanish: admirarPortuguese (BR): admirarPortuguese (PT): admirarChinese (Simplified): 钦佩 - 欣赏Chinese (Traditional): 欽佩 - 欣賞Hindi: प्रशंसा करना - सराहना करनाArabic: يُعجَب بـ - يُقَدِّرBengali: প্রশংসা করা - মুগ্ধ হওয়াRussian: восхищаться - любоватьсяJapanese: 感心する - 賛美するVietnamese: ngưỡng mộ - khâm phụcKorean: 감탄하다 - 존경하다Turkish: hayran olmak - takdir etmekUrdu: داد دینا - تعریف کرناIndonesian: mengagumi
Example Sentences
I admire my teacher because she is patient.
basic
We stopped to admire the view.
basic
She admires her brother for his hard work.
basic
I've always admired the way you stay calm under pressure.
natural
I really admire people who can admit when they're wrong.
natural
You don't have to agree with her to admire her courage.
natural