ad|mir´er

ad|mir´er
ad|mire «ad MYR», verb, -mired, -mir|ing.
–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.

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