<p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>to regard with wonder, pleasure, or approval.</li><li>Synonyms:<ul><li>venerate</li><li>revere</li><li>esteem</li></ul></li><li>Antonyms:<ul><li>despise</li></ul></li><li>to regard with wonder or surprise (usually used ironically or sarcastically): I admire your audacity.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>to feel or express admiration.</li><li>Dialect: to take pleasure; like or desire: I would admire to go.</li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>