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respect vs admire

admire vs respect

respect is a noun but admire is not a noun.

respect and admire both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
respect Yes No Yes No
admire No No Yes No
As verbs, admire is a hyponym of respect; that is, admire is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than respect:
  • respect: regard highly; think much of
  • admire: feel admiration for
Other hyponyms of respect include think the world of, fear, revere, reverence, venerate, look up to.
respect (noun) admire (noun)
behavior intended to please your parents
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
courteous regard for people's feelings
(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
an attitude of admiration or esteem
a feeling of friendship and esteem
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
respect (verb) admire (verb)
regard highly; think much of feel admiration for
show respect towards look at with admiration
Difference between respect and admire

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