admire
/ədˈmaɪə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: admires · admiring · admired
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To regard with wonder and delight.
Verb
Examples
kings ſhall crouch vnto our conquering ſwords,
And hoſtes of Souldiers ſtand amazd at vs,
When with their fearfull tongues they ſhall confeſſe
Theſe are the men that al the world admires,
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To look upon with an elevated feeling of pleasure, as something which calls out approbation, esteem, love or reverence.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “admire” mean?
To regard with wonder and delight.
Is “admire” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.