admire
verb (used with object)
to regard with wonder, pleasure, or approval.
am admiring
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present progressiveof admire (1st person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Walking back across North Bridge, I am admiring the dawn when a man I have never seen before wobbles up and halts.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 11, 2010
“I am admiring the painting,” I said without turning around.
From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo
‘I am admiring this sweet spot that you are privileged to dwell in,’ replied Otto, evading the inquiry.
From Prince Otto, a Romance by Robert Louis Stevenson
Gallant Admiral.—"Ah! it's not the vessel I am admiring...."
From English Society by George Du Maurier
"I am admiring this shawl, as you see; isn't it superb?"
From San-Cravate; or, The Messengers; Little Streams by Charles Paul de Kock
