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admire (one) for

To form a positive opinion of someone for a particular quality or attribute. George admired Jenna for her ability to remain calm in stressful situations. I admire Mother Teresa for her unwavering devotion to the poor.

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admire to

To want to do something. Of course, George! I would admire to go to the dance with you.

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admire someone for something

to have a positive feeling toward someone because of something. I really admire you for your courage.

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admire to do something

Rur. to want to do something, to be happy to do something. He asked her to the dance. She said she would admire to go with him.

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