1. extol In the old sense of wonder, admire is practically obsolete; the word now expresses a delight and approval, in which the element of wonder unconsciously mingles. We admire beauty in nature and a Synonyms: admire, adore, delight in, extol, respect, venerate, applaud, enjoy, honor, revere, wonder, approve, esteem, love Antonyms: abhor, contemn, detest, execrate, ridicule, abominate, despise, dislike, hate, scorn