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admire

The correct spelling is admire.

How to pronounce admire

/ədˈmaɪə/
verb

IPA: /ədˈmaɪə/

Say it like: Adm-ire

The correct spelling is admire. To be amazed at; to view with surprise; to marvel at. For example: "He had always admired the work ethos and family values of his friend."

Usage Examples

He had always admired the work ethos and family values of his friend.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To be amazed at; to view with surprise; to marvel at.
  2. 2.To regard with wonder and delight.
  3. 3.To look upon with an elevated feeling of pleasure, as something which calls out approbation, esteem, love or reverence.
  4. 4.To estimate or value highly; to hold in high esteem.
  5. 5.To be enthusiastic about (doing something); to want or like (to do something). (Sometimes followed by to.)

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