Cool MateAdmire vs I just love this painting
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Admire
Top 1,000 (very common)B1verb
I just love this painting
Top 2,000 (common)
Most common: Admire
| Admire | I just love this painting | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ədˈmaɪə(r)/","/ədˈmaɪəz/","/ədˈmaɪəd/","/ədˈmaɪərɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ədˈmaɪər/","/ədˈmaɪərz/","/ədˈmaɪərd/","/ədˈmaɪərɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //aɪ dʒʌst lʌv ðɪs ˈpeɪntɪŋ//🇺🇸 //aɪ dʒʌst lʌv ðɪs ˈpeɪntɪŋ// |
| Meaning | To think highly of someone or something and appreciate their qualities. | I really enjoy this artwork. |
| Example | I really admire her dedication to her work. | I just love this painting; the colors are so vibrant. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | B1 | - |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | deeply, enormously, greatly, have to, about, for, be generally admired, be widely admired, can’t help admiring, pause to, stop to, stand back to | love art, love colors, love creativity, love design, love beauty |
| Antonyms | despise, disdain, scorn | - |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'admiration' as a verb., Incorrectly using 'admire' without an object., Using 'admire' inappropriately in casual contexts. | Using 'love' too casually in negative contexts., Confusing 'paint' with 'painting' as a noun., Forgetting to specify which painting when discussing. |
| Usage notes | 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. | Used to express a strong positive feeling about art. Appropriate in casual and formal contexts, but avoid in overly critical discussions. |
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Frequently asked questions: Admire vs I just love this painting
What's the difference between Admire and I just love this painting?
Admire: To think highly of someone or something and appreciate their qualities. I just love this painting: I really enjoy this artwork.
Which is more common: Admire and I just love this painting?
Admire is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Admire: I really admire her dedication to her work. I just love this painting: I just love this painting; the colors are so vibrant.
Can I use Admire and I just love this painting interchangeably?
Not always. Admire and I just love this painting are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.