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Admire

To regard with wonder or astonishment; to view with surprise; to marvel at.

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Manner of action 1

Envy 76% connected

Malice; ill will; spite.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Broader term 6

Esteem 76% connected

To set a value on; to appreciate the worth of; to estimate; to value; to reckon.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Look 76% connected

To direct the eyes for the purpose of seeing something; to direct the eyes toward an object; to observe with the eyes while keeping them directed; --…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Prise 76% connected

An enterprise.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Prize 76% connected

That which is taken from another; something captured; a thing seized by force, stratagem, or superior power.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Respect 76% connected

To take notice of; to regard with special attention; to regard as worthy of special consideration; hence, to care for; to heed.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Value 76% connected

The property or aggregate properties of a thing by which it is rendered useful or desirable, or the degree of such property or sum of properties; wor…

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Derivationally related 6

Admiration 74% connected

Wonder; astonishment.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Admiration 74% connected

Wonder; astonishment.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Admirer 74% connected

One who admires; one who esteems or loves greatly.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Admirer 74% connected

One who admires; one who esteems or loves greatly.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Supporter 74% connected

One who, or that which, supports; as, oxygen is a supporter of life.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Supporter 74% connected

One who, or that which, supports; as, oxygen is a supporter of life.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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