ad·mire ( d-m r )v. ad·mired, ad·mir·ing, ad·mires v.tr. 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. v.intr. New England & Upper Southern U.S. To marvel at something. Often used with at. [French admirer, from Old French amirer, from Latin adm r r, to wonder at : ad-, ad- + mrr, to wonder (from mrus, wonderful; see smei- in Indo-European roots).]ad·mir er n.ad·mir ing·ly adv. |
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