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Although it was a sad film, I admired it very much.
Although it was a sad film, I enjoyed it very much. Everybody admired your talk because it was lively and interesting.
Everybody enjoyed your talk because it was lively and interesting. Do not use admire when you mean ‘enjoy’. Admire means ‘have a very high opinion of someone’: ‘I’ve always admired people who think for themselves.’ ‘Lewis was probably best known and admired for his work on medieval literature.’ adore I adore meeting new people.
I like/enjoy/love meeting new people. I adore reading too.
I like/enjoy/love reading too. Adore usually expresses a very strong feeling: ‘She adores her grandchildren and is always buying them presents.’ ‘The one singer I absolutely adore is Whitney Houston.’ If you use adore to mean ‘like/ enjoy/love’, you may sound insincere. advance See THANK 3 advantage 1
Although the film has its advantages, it also has a serious flaw.
Although the film has its merits/good points, it also has a serious flaw. advantage = something that puts you in a better position than other people: ‘A healthier lifestyle is just one of the advantages of living in the country.’ ‘The main advantage of using word processors is the amount of time you save.’ merit = a good quality; a strength: ‘The merits of the new health programme are gradually being recognized.’ ‘We should judge each application on its own merits.’ 2
Television provides many advantages.
Television provides many benefits. benefit = a good result which improves your life or situation: ‘Belonging to a union has a number of important benefits.’ ‘It’s over a month since I got back from holiday, but I still feel the benefit.’
