admire
verb (used with object)
to regard with wonder, pleasure, or approval.
admired
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past participleof admire.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof admire.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
admireverb (used with object)to regard with wonder, pleasure, or approval.
Example Sentences
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In an email interview, Buchanan points out that tokenized art “can be admired by others, and the transferability is seamless.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
The tureen is meant to be used, not admired from a respectful distance.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026
During his first two years as the Lakers coach, Redick admired Williams’ intent on the defensive end from afar and commended the forward’s willingness to defend other teams’ star players.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
“Discover breathtaking prewar grandeur in this spacious one-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom co-op featuring exceptional architectural detail and a wood-burning fireplace in one of Greenwich Village’s most admired full-service buildings,” the listing states.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
A smile tucked itself into the corner of her mouth, and she admired her latest look before entering the shop.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
