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This is of Arabic origin, derived from the first part of the naval title Amir al-Bahr meaning 'commander of the sea'. This was picked up Mediaeval Europeans (Crusaders and others) who coined the shorter terms Amiral (in old French) and Admiralis (Mediaeval Latin).
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe word 'admire' comes to English from the Latin 'admirari' (ad, plus mirari - to wonder at, from mirus, astonishing).
It's first recorded in English in 1560.
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What is an antonym for admire?
Despise, dislike, condemn, deplore are all antonyms for the word admire.
What is the vowel for the word admire?
A i think
What is the noun form of the word admire?
Saying you strongly admire.Saying you greatly admire.
What is the origin of the word ballot?
the origin is where the word came from but the specific origin of the word ballot is latin root word.
What word is a synonym for admire?
respect; esteem
How many syllables are in the word admire?
The word 'admire' has 2 syllables. (ad-mire)
What is an antonym for admire?
Despise, dislike, condemn, deplore are all antonyms for the word admire.
What is a synonym for the word respect?
admire
What is an antonym for the word gaze?
admire
What is a root word for admiringly?
to admire
What is the word for someone you admire?
hero
What is the vowel for the word admire?
A i think
What is an analogy for the word hero?
Admire
Can you give you a sentence using the word admire?
Many people admire the late Steve Jobs.
What is the noun form of the word admire?
Saying you strongly admire.Saying you greatly admire.
What is the origin of the word ballot?
the origin is where the word came from but the specific origin of the word ballot is latin root word.
What is a 6 letter word for admire?
Revere
