Admires

Admires is the third-person singular present tense of the verb admire. In general usage, it means to regard someone or something with respect, approval, or wonder. The verb derives from the Latin admirare, formed from ad- “toward” and mirari “to wonder.”

In everyday use, admires can describe appreciation of people such as leaders, scientists, or athletes; of actions such as acts of bravery or generosity; or of art and natural beauty. It often conveys positive evaluation and warmth but does not necessarily imply love. For example, she admires her mentor’s perseverance, and critics admire the pianist’s technique.

Grammatically, admires takes a direct object: he admires her courage. It is commonly followed by “for” to indicate the reason: admire someone for their bravery. The related noun is admiration, and a person who admires is an admirer. The term is common in biographical writing, journalism, and everyday speech when noting approval or appreciation.

See also: admiration, admirer, admire (base form).