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admiration
noun [U] /ˌæd.mɪˈreɪ.ʃən/Definition
(Definition of admiration noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- admire verb
- admiring adjective
- awe noun
- awestruck adjective
- cover yourself in/with glory idiom
- homage noun
- honorific adjective
- honour noun (RESPECT)
- honour verb (RESPECT)
- idolize verb
- impress verb
- know your place idiom
- kowtow verb
- pay your respects idiom
- respectful adjective (ADMIRATION)
- salute noun (PRAISE)
- salute noun (SHOW OF RESPECT)
- salute verb (PRAISE)
- sb deserves a medal idiom
- sit at the feet of sb idiom
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