My admiration for the man grew into a species of worship.
While he knew now he really wasn't interested sexually, his admiration for her grew.
His admiration for the other's determination and fight against pain had grown.
He had me, of course, and my admiration for him grew, but I told him nothing of that.
His admiration for them grew by the moment.
His admiration for her intelligence, quick wit and sound judgment grew steadily.
But the admiration I had immediately conceived for him grew stronger.
His admiration and respect for the girl suddenly grew.
His admiration had grown steadily in the past two weeks.
Her admiration for Ashe was growing with each passing minute.