admired

And she was drawn to politicians who projected what she had admired in John Wayne: that no-nonsense, plainspoken approach to problem-solving.

They were too stupid and didn't know anything, the neighbour asserted, though they admired the fighter's "enormous calves".

I just have admired him for so long that we both, before reading it, got very, very excited about the opportunity and dove into the script right away.

I admired but disregarded the octopus — too much of an ordeal.

The actor had long admired Bong but never imagined working with him.