admire
verb | /admire/
to regard with respect or warm approval
admire
verb | /admire/
Essential WordsEASYto regard with respect or warm approval
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Examples
"I admire her courage in speaking up for the oppressed."
"Visitors admire the painting for its subtle detail."
Mnemonic Trick
Mnemonic: ad (to) + mire (wonder) → look at with wonder
Etymology
from Latin admirari “to wonder at”
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