v. t.
Examples rather to be admired than imitated. Fuller. [ 1913 Webster ]
Admired as heroes and as gods obeyed. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ Admire followed by the infinitive is obsolete or colloquial; as, I admire to see a man consistent in his conduct. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. To wonder; to marvel; to be affected with surprise; -- sometimes with at. [ 1913 Webster ]
To wonder at Pharaoh, and even admire at myself. Fuller. [ 1913 Webster ]
a.
n. One who admires; one who esteems or loves greatly. Cowper. [ 1913 Webster ]