admire
verbADV.
deeply, enormously, greatly, hugely, particularly, really
He admires you enormously.| rather | clearly, openly | secretly
She secretly admired and envied him.VERB + ADMIRE
have to
You have to admire their dedication and commitment.PREP.
about
What do you most admire about her?| for
I rather admire him for his determination.PHRASES
be generally/widely admired
He is widely admired as a journalist.| can't/couldn't help admiring/but admire
I couldn't help but admire his determination.| you can only admire sb/sth
You can only admire her courage and determination.VERB + ADMIRE
pause to, stop to | stand/step back to
He stood back to admire his handiwork.