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(), v. t.[imp. & p. p.Admired (); p. pr. & vb. n.Admiring ().] [F. admirer, fr. L. admirari; ad + mirari to wonder, for smirari, akin to Gr. to smile, Skr. smi, and E. smile.] 1. To regard with wonder or astonishment; to view with surprise; to marvel at. [Archaic] Examples rather to be admired than imitated. Fuller. 2. To regard with wonder and delight; to look upon with an elevated feeling of pleasure, as something which calls out approbation, esteem, love, or reverence; to estimate or prize highly; as, to admire a person of high moral worth, to admire a landscape. Admired as heroes and as gods obeyed. Pope. Admire followed by the infinitive is obsolete or colloquial; as, I admire to see a man consistent in his conduct. Syn. -- To esteem; approve; delight in. Admire" v. i.To wonder; to marvel; to be affected with surprise; -- sometimes with at. To wonder at Pharaoh, and even admire at myself. Fuller. スポンサード リンク
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