Cool MateMeaning of Admire
In simple words: To think highly of someone or something and appreciate their qualities.
Admire in a sentence
- I really admire her dedication to her work.
- Many tourists come to admire the stunning architecture of the city.
- He admires his grandfather for his life experiences.
- Children often admire superheroes for their bravery.
- I admire the way she handles difficult situations with grace.
How to use Admire
Use 'admire' when you want to express respect or approval for someone or something. It is appropriate in both spoken and written English, but might come across as less common in very casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
admire + object
Memory hint
Sounds like 'add mire' — imagine adding mud to something beautiful, which you wouldn't want to do because you admire it.
Related words
Collocations with Admire
Synonyms for Admire
- appreciate
- revere
- esteem
- respect
- venerate
Opposites of Admire
- despise
- disdain
- scorn
Common mistakes with Admire
- Confused with 'admiration' as a verb.
- Incorrectly using 'admire' without an object.
- Using 'admire' inappropriately in casual contexts.
Admire appears in
Admire in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
أعجب، احترم
للتفكير بشكل إيجابي عن شخص أو شيء وتقدير صفاته.
- Bengaliবাংলা
প্রশংসা করা
কাউকে বা কোনো কিছুকে খুব ভালো মনে করা এবং তাদের গুণের কদর করা।
- GermanDeutsch
bewundern
Jemanden oder etwas hoch einschätzen und seine Eigenschaften schätzen.
- SpanishEspañol
Admirar
Pensar bien de alguien o algo y apreciar sus cualidades.
- Persianفارسی
تحسین کردن
به کسی یا چیزی ارادت داشتن و ویژگیهایش را قدردانی کردن.
- FrenchFrançais
Admirer
Penser beaucoup de bien de quelqu'un ou de quelque chose et apprécier ses qualités.
- Hindiहिन्दी
प्रशंसा करना
किसी व्यक्ति या चीज़ के बारे में बहुत अच्छा सोचना और उनके गुणों की सराहना करना।
- ItalianItaliano
Amare, Ammirare
Pensare molto bene di qualcuno o qualcosa e apprezzarne le qualità.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Admirar
Pensar muito bem de alguém ou de algo e apreciar as suas qualidades.
- RussianРусский
Восхищаться, Уважать
Высоко ценить кого-то или что-то и восхищаться их качествами.
- Urduاردو
تعریف کرنا، سراہنا
کسی شخص یا چیز کو بہت اچھا سمجھنا اور اس کی خوبیوں کو سراہنا۔
- Chinese中文
钦佩
高度评价某人或某事，并欣赏他们的品质。
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Frequently asked questions about Admire
What does Admire mean?
To think highly of someone or something and appreciate their qualities.
What is the definition of Admire?
to respect somebody for what they have done or to respect their qualities
How do you use Admire in a sentence?
I really admire her dedication to her work.
Can you give another example of Admire?
Many tourists come to admire the stunning architecture of the city.
What are synonyms for Admire?
Common alternatives include appreciate, revere, esteem, respect, venerate.
What is the opposite of Admire?
Opposite meanings include despise, disdain, scorn.
What words go with Admire?
It commonly pairs with deeply, enormously, greatly, have to, about, for, be generally admired, be widely admired, can’t help admiring, pause to, stop to, stand back to.
What are common mistakes when using Admire?
Confused with 'admiration' as a verb. Incorrectly using 'admire' without an object. Using 'admire' inappropriately in casual contexts.
How do you pronounce Admire?
US: /["/ədˈmaɪər/","/ədˈmaɪərz/","/ədˈmaɪərd/","/ədˈmaɪərɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ədˈmaɪə(r)/","/ədˈmaɪəz/","/ədˈmaɪəd/","/ədˈmaɪərɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Admire?
Use 'admire' when you want to express respect or approval for someone or something. It is appropriate in both spoken and written English, but might come across as less common in very casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Admire?
"Admire" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.