admire
Hold in esteem
To admire is to regard with respect, approval, or wonder.
You admire someone's courage, a painter's technique, or the view from a mountaintop.
The word suggests looking at something with appreciation: She stood back to admire her work.
Admiration can shade into romantic interest—an admirer may be a suitor—but the core meaning is esteem without possession.
To see, often reverently
- contemplateConsider something thoroughly
- observePerceive with attention
- regardAttentive consideration given
- surveySystematic data collection
view · gaze · appreciate · eye · study · take-in · savor · relish
Revere to excess
- hero-worshipUncritical excessive admiration
- adoreLove intensely
- venerateHonor with deep respect
- glorifyPraise to excess
lionize · exalt · worship · devotion · infatuation · revere · cherish · treasure
Thankfulness for kindness received
- thankfulnessAppreciative state of mind
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
- praiseExpression of approval
applause · compliment · approval · favor · valuing · savor · relish · treasure
Favorable opinion of worth
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- regardAttentive consideration given
- deferenceYielding to another's judgment
- dignityInnate personal worth
prestige · recognition · approval · tribute · homage · commendation · acclaim · kudos
Amazement or curiosity
- amazementOverwhelming surprise and wonder
- astonishmentIntense sudden wonder
- marvelAstonishing thing or feeling
- breathtakingAstonishingly beautiful or exciting
awestruck · spellbound · enthralled · mesmerized · captivated · gobsmacked · speechless · overwhelmed
Secret plotting or fascination
- captivationState of being fascinated
- enchantmentMagical influence over someone
- allureAttractive, tempting quality
- curiosityDesire to learn
engrossment · absorption · riveted · gripped · beguiled · charmed · bewitched · attracted
behold
To see, often reverently
- contemplateConsider something thoroughly
- observePerceive with attention
- regardAttentive consideration given
survey · view · gaze · appreciate · eye · study · take-in · savor · relish · ogle
idolize
Revere to excess
- hero-worshipUncritical excessive admiration
- adoreLove intensely
- venerateHonor with deep respect
glorify · lionize · exalt · worship · devotion · infatuation · revere · cherish · treasure · dote
gratitude
Thankfulness for kindness received
- thankfulnessAppreciative state of mind
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
praise · applause · compliment · approval · favor · valuing · savor · relish · treasure · embrace
esteem
Favorable opinion of worth
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- regardAttentive consideration given
- deferenceYielding to another's judgment
dignity · prestige · recognition · approval · tribute · homage · commendation · acclaim · kudos · accolade
wonder
Amazement or curiosity
- amazementOverwhelming surprise and wonder
- astonishmentIntense sudden wonder
- marvelAstonishing thing or feeling
breathtaking · awestruck · spellbound · enthralled · mesmerized · captivated · gobsmacked · speechless · overwhelmed · jaw-dropping
intrigue
Secret plotting or fascination
- captivationState of being fascinated
- enchantmentMagical influence over someone
- allureAttractive, tempting quality
curiosity · engrossment · absorption · riveted · gripped · beguiled · charmed · bewitched · attracted · compelled
- flatteryflatter, praise, flattery, compliment, compliments
- venerationvenerate, revere, reverence, glorify, exalt
- mental verbsthink, believe, know, imagine, remember
- social actionsinteract, communicate, connect, socialize, engage
- assertionsassertions, asserting, assert, statements, stating
admiredespise
Hate with contempt
scorn · disdain · hold in contempt · loathe · detest
- secret admirerUnknown person with feelings
- rear admiralsNavy rank below vice
- vice admiralSenior navy rank
- mutual admirationTwo-way high regard
- mutual admiration societyPeople exchanging constant praise
- Admiral NelsonFamous British naval commander
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