admiration
Translation
admiration, respect, approval
Examples
I have great admiration for her work.
I have great admiration for her work.
He looked at the painting with admiration.
He looked at the painting with admiration.
Grammar Patterns
((for sb./sth.)) a feeling of respect for (sb./sth.) I have great admiration for her.
((with sth.)) showing respect He looked at the car with admiration.
Similar Words
Synonyms: respect, esteem, reverence; Antonyms: contempt, disdain
Etymology
From Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'mirari' (to wonder at). The original sense is the act of wondering at something.
Memory Tips
Think of 'add-miration' - you are 'adding' your wonder and respect to someone or something.