Feels respect, approval, or positive feelings toward someone or something.
From Latin 'admire' meaning 'to wonder at,' combining 'ad-' (to) and 'mirari' (to wonder). The meaning shifted from 'to marvel at' to 'to respect greatly.'
People admire others who have qualities they value, and studies show that admiration is one of the strongest emotions that makes us want to be better ourselves!
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