Admire

Pronunciation: /ədˈmaɪr/

Definitions of admire

verb to regard with respect, approval, or pleasure; to look at with admiration

Example Sentences

A1 I admire my teacher for her patience and kindness.

A2 She admires her grandmother's cooking skills.

B1 Many people admire famous athletes for their dedication and hard work.

B2 I admire the way she handles difficult situations with grace and poise.

C1 As an art critic, I admire the creativity and talent of emerging artists.

C2 The renowned scientist is widely admired for her groundbreaking research in the field of genetics.

Examples of admire in a Sentence

formal I truly admire the dedication and hard work you put into this project.

informal I admire how you always manage to stay positive no matter what.

slang I totally admire your style, it's so cool!

figurative I admire the way you always find a silver lining in every situation.

Grammatical Forms of admire

• past tense: admired
• plural: admires
• comparative: more admired
• superlative: most admired
• present tense: admires
• future tense: will admire
• perfect tense: has admired
• continuous tense: is admiring
• singular: admires
• positive degree: admire
• infinitive: admire
• gerund: admiring
• participle: admiring

Origin and Evolution of admire

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'admire' originated from the Latin word 'admirari', which means to wonder at or marvel.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'admire' evolved to encompass not just wonder or marvel, but also to express respect, approval, and appreciation for someone or something.