- ad|mir´er
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–v.t.1. to regard with wonder, pleasure, and approval; feel delight or satisfaction in: »
We all admire a brave boy, a beautiful picture, or a fine piece of work.
SYNONYM(S): esteem.2. to feel or express admiration for: »We all admired my father's new car.
3. to wonder at; marvel at (now often used ironically or sarcastically): »I admire your nerve.
4. U.S. Dialect. to like (to do something): »We'd sure admire to do that, ma'am (John Steinbeck).
–v.i.1. to feel or express admiration.2. Archaic. to wonder.╂[< Latin admīrārī < ad- at + mīrārī wonder < mīrus wonderful]–ad|mir´er, noun.–ad|mir´ing|ly, adverb.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.