Admirar
Example: Eu admiro muito a dedicação dos professores na escola.
Definition
"Admirar" means to regard someone or something with respect, approval, or wonder. It involves feeling impressed or inspired by the qualities, achievements, or dedication of a person or thing, as in admiring the dedication of teachers at school.
Etymology
The verb "admirar" comes from the Latin word 'admirari,' which combines 'ad-' meaning 'toward' and 'mirari' meaning 'to wonder or be amazed.' Did you know that it originally conveyed a sense of marveling or being astonished, which evolved into admiration over time.
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