admire
/ədˈmaɪər/
ad · mire
əd · ˈmaɪər
English Definition
v. to regard with respect or warm approval
Significado en Español
admirar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ngưỡng mộ
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “admire”:
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A
respect
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B
despise
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C
mock
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D
ignore
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A — respect.
“admire” means v. to regard with respect or warm approval
Common questions about “admire”
What does “admire” mean?
admire — v. to regard with respect or warm approval. In Chinese: 钦佩，赞赏.
How do you pronounce “admire”?
admire is pronounced /ədˈmaɪər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ad · mire.
Is “admire” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. admire appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
