admire — to respect or approve of someone or something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to respect or approve of someone or something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ədˈmaɪər/
Example Sentences
- I admire people who can eat spicy food without crying.
- She admires her teacher's dedication to education.
- We stopped to admire the beautiful sunset.
admire
VERB[/ədˈmaɪər/]
to respect or approve of someone or something
People admired the firefighter's courage while he rescued people from the burning building.
People admired the scientist's dedication for helping create a life-saving treatment.
People admired her character because it inspired others to aspire to greater goals.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This word derives from Latin, originally meaning 'to look at with wonder' and evolving into its modern sense of 'to regard with respect or approval'. The semantic shift reflects a progression from expressing wonder or astonishment to expressing esteem and regard.
Breakdown
ad- (toward) + mirari (to wonder at, regard with amazement). The prefix ad- intensifies the action of looking toward something with marvel or admiration.
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📝Examples
“I admire people who can eat spicy food without crying.”
“She admires her teacher's dedication to education.”
“We stopped to admire the beautiful sunset.”
“He admires his reflection in the mirror every morning.”
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