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Synonyms
ad·mire (ăd-mīŕ)

[French admirer, from Old French amirer, from Latin admīrārī, to wonder at, ad-, ad-, + mīrārī, to wonder (from mīrus, wonderful; see smei-).]

verb: -mired, -mir·ing, -mires. 

transitive verb 

  1. To regard with pleasure, wonder, and approval.
  2. To have a high opinion of; esteem or respect.
  3. Chiefly New England & Upper Southern U.S. To enjoy (something): “I just admire to get letters, but I don't admire to answer them” (Dialect Notes)
  4. Archaic To marvel or wonder at.

intransitive verb 

New England & Upper Southern U.S.
To marvel at something. Often used with at.

derivatives

ad·miŕer
noun
ad·miŕing·ly
adverb