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admiration English

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What does admiration mean?
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admiration

Admiration is the act of admiring. They showed much admiration.

admiration

a feeling of delighted approval and liking (= wonder) the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising a favorable judgment a small token in admiration of your works

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Simple sentences

I am filled with admiration for your bravery.
Tom deserves admiration.
I had great admiration for his generosity.
He cried in admiration of her performance.
I am such a poor image of misery! Regardless, I will face my destiny with an attitude worthy of admiration!
Admiration is our polite recognition of another's resemblance to ourselves.
He approached with trembling and admiration, and fell down upon his knees before her.
I don't want admiration, just recognition.
Mary gazed at George in admiration.
She became an object of universal admiration.
A lady's imagination is very rapid; it jumps from admiration to love, from love to matrimony, in a moment.

Movie subtitles

She's entirely surrounded by admiration.
She has read your books and has a profound admiration for you.
I have always had great admiration for the navy of His Majesty.
The dear boy makes no secret of his admiration.
I was a little boy overcome with admiration.
She did not share her husband's admiration for Cleopatra.
New York is second to none in its admiration of the post office.
Here's the great discovery that will win you the people's admiration.
In spite of the fact that he fired me, I have a genuine admiration for him.
At first Dr. Chumley seemed frightened of Harvey, but that gave way to admiration as the evening wore on.
I must say I'm filled with admiration for your skill, Mr Allnut.
I know I speak for my entire radio audience when I express my great admiration for both of you.
Everyone did, as a token of admiration for her art.
And this bracelet, is it a token of admiration for my art?
Well, as a token of my admiration for you.
Now you have my admiration.
Then he gives his moustaches a twist. and he asks would I be offended. if he was to show his admiration. by making you a little present.
Do your spit and polish and you'll come home with the seals following in admiration.
Madam - I lay the admiration of the whole audience at your feet.
That was the logical outcome of my self-admiration.
I'm thinking of my uncle's face when he learns I'll be rich, of my brother's joy, of my neighbours' admiration.
I always had a great admiration for the service.
The Minister couldn't be here but he wishes to express his admiration and sincere congratulations.
I present you with this dangerous weapon, mademoiselle. with my undying gratitude and admiration.
And when love's gone, there's nothing left but admiration and respect.
Miss Novotny, consider what possible benefit. it could do your father, for whom I have the deepest admiration. if you denounce me.
Yes, I have a tremendous admiration for her.
The minister couldn't make it, but he asked me to convey his admiration and sincerest congratulations.
There's one of you who has my deepest admiration.
You had all my admiration and respect once.
My admiration, Miss Goth..
Am I to turn this into a mutual admiration society?
At first Dr. Chumley seemed a little frightened of Harvey but that gave way to admiration as the evening wore on.
He must have had a lot of admiration.
In my youth I excited some admiration, but look at me now.
I've always had the greatest admiration for you.
Allow me to express my admiration for your military frankness.

News and current affairs

Despite a disproportionate response by Israel, Hezbollah was able to stand its ground, gaining the admiration of the Arab masses, whether Sunni or Shia.
Admiration for American values does not mean, of course, that others want to imitate all the ways Americans implement them.
The efficiency of the initial American military invasion of Iraq in 2003 created admiration in the eyes of some foreigners.
Courage, fortitude, competitive savvy, and other virtues rightfully command our moral admiration.
When we watch a sprinter set a new Olympic record in the hundred meter dash, it's not the shoes he or she wears that command our admiration. Nor is it the coaching received or the energy bar consumed just before the event.
Should we be watching the French presidential campaign with admiration or alarm?
It must be hard and require enormous effort to acquire the unique skills that mark the superstar and earn societies' respect and admiration.
The Chinese are comforted in their self-image by the world's combination of admiration for their dynamism, greed for the market they constitute, and apprehension for the competition they represent.
Perhaps Asians would then come to regard the European model as a political version of Venice - a place to visit with nostalgia for its past glory and admiration for its museum-like quality.
Initially, his ambitious plans to make Malaysia an economic model for developing nations exposed him to both ridicule and admiration.
Many Hindu nationalists are frank about their admiration for Hitler.
KYIV - From snowy Kyiv, I have watched the successful revolutions in Cairo and Tunis with joy and admiration.
The media sometimes ratchets up admiration for Annan by pointing out that his wife is Swedish and a close relative of Raoul Wallenberg.
The world - Europe in particular - has fascination and admiration for the US.
When a stubborn teenager went up against the mighty lottery authority with its army of auditors and inspectors and initial alibis, this individual, not the system, was the clear winner of the public's admiration.
Abroad, China's rise has caused admiration, envy, suspicion, and even outright hostility in some corners.
Against this background, Germany's neighbors have been showing their love - or at least admiration.
While this admiration stems partly from Germany's current economic success, the sentiment runs deeper - and extends beyond Europe.
Already, some are making a notable difference on the ground, attracting widespread admiration.
But India's greatest prospects for winning admiration in the twenty-first century may lie not in what it does, but simply in what it is.
JERUSALEM - The Arab revolt against inertia, despair, and decline has rightly inspired the admiration of civilized people everywhere - everywhere, that is, except in Israel.
Later, when Israel began to build settlements all over the occupied territories, admiration even turned into active hostility from Europe's left.
Other Al Qaeda thinkers have expressed admiration for the ability of young men like Wael Ghonim to mobilize thousands of his fellow Egyptians by conveying his sincere desire for change and love of country.
The Obama administration's effort to put long-term growth and security above political advantage thus deserves admiration and respect.
Such policies yield substantial political benefits: they help to win elections and attract the admiration and favor of the Bush administration.

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