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admire greatly

[/ədˈmaɪər ˈɡreɪtli/]
verb phrase
admirar muito
1. to regard someone or something with great respect, approval, and appreciation
I admire greatly her courage and determination.
Admiro muito sua coragem e determinação.
2. to have strong positive feelings or esteem for someone
He admires greatly the work of that renowned artist.
Ele admira muito o trabalho daquele artista renomado.
NYC Slang
big up / show mad respect to
Synonyms
respect greatlyesteem highlyreverehonor deeplyhold in high regard
Antonyms
despisedisrespectscorndisdainlook down upon

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
admirar muito
most common usage
São Paulo
admirar bastante
alternative phrasing
Portugal
admirar bastante
preferred over 'muito' in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

have a high opinion of
think the world of
hold someone in high esteem
look up to
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