12
desire
9
admire(verb, hold, dislike, condemn)
7
like(verb, scorn, enjoy, admire, fond)
6
adore(verb, love, dislike, hate, admire)
4
enjoy
4
idolize(verb, condemn, think, hate, worship)
4
respect(noun, verb, admire)
4
revere(verb, disregard, prize)
4
scrutinize
3
appreciate(verb, ignore, condemn, admire)
3
approve(verb, disregard, neglect, admire)
3
scrutinise
3
venerate(denounce, disrespect)
2
cherish(verb, hurt, disregard, neglect, admire)
2
honor(noun, disregard, ignore, neglect)
2
crave
2
esteem(disregard, scorn)
2
abide(verb, give, reject, submit, disallow)
2
accept(verb, admire)
2
care
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