admire

Meanings

• verb

  feel great admiration or respect for someone or something

  - "She admires his courage."
  - "I admire her determination."
  - "We all admire his artistic talents."

• verb

  look at and contemplate (a work of art or a beautiful view)

  - "He spent hours admiring the Mona Lisa."
  - "The tourists admired the breathtaking view of the Grand Canyon."

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Pronunciation

1. /ədˈmaɪɹ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2100903"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with admire
admire , desire , empire , ire , spire , tire

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Variants

List of all variants of admire that leads to same result
admire , admired , admirer , admirers , admires , admiring , admiringly

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Etymology

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Old French admirer, from admire ‘to wonder at, marvel at’

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Trivia

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1. The word 'admire' comes from the Old French word 'admirer', which means 'to wonder at, marvel at'.

2. Admire is a transitive verb, meaning it requires an object to complete its meaning.

3. The term 'admire' is often used in the context of art criticism to describe the act of contemplating a work of art.

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Related Concepts

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1. awe: A feeling of wonder and reverence, typically prompted by something magnificent or inspiring.

2. respect: A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.

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Culture

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Admire has been used extensively in literature and art to depict feelings of awe, respect, and wonder. In art, the term 'admire' is often used to describe the act of contemplating a work of art, while in literature, it is used to describe characters who are deeply admired by others.

How to Memorize "admire"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize yourself feeling deep respect or admiration for someone or something.
   - Imagine the feeling in your heart and the smile on your face.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'admire' with feelings of respect, awe, and wonder.
   - Think of a time when you felt deeply admired someone or something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating 'admire' with 'admirable' or 'amazing'.

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