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admire (one) for (something)
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. I really admire you for your optimism. You truly do see the best in every person and situation.
admire to (do something)
To want to do something. Of course, George! I would admire to go to the dance with you. Sure, I'd admire to do it. What kind of help do you need? Do you think she really admires to marry Edward, or is it all just for show?
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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.
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.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.