admired
v. B1 Intermediate US //ədˈmaɪɝd// UK //ɐdmˈaɪəd// ad·mired
v. to look at someone or something with respect and pleasure because they are impressive or beautiful.
v. to regard with respect, warm approval, or aesthetic pleasure. Transitive — requires a direct object.
I have always admired your ability to stay calm.
The tourists stood in the square for hours and admired the intricate carvings on the old cathedral.
While critics debated the technical merits of the painting, the general public simply admired the artist's ability to capture such raw human emotion on a canvas.
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object; it is often used in the passive voice to describe public reputation.