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   adore

   /əˈdɔː/

   verb

   • 1. love and respect (someone) deeply: "he adored his mother" Similar love dearlylovebe devoted todote oncare forhold dearcherishtreasureprizethink the world ofset great store byadmirehold in admirationhold in high regardregard highlyhave a high opinion oflook up tostand in awe ofreverereverenceidolizelionizeworshipdeifyinformal:put on a pedestalOpposite hateloathedetest
   • ▪ like very much: informal "she adores Mexican cuisine" Similar likelovehave a liking forbe fond ofbe keen onbe partial tohave a taste forhave a weakness forenjoydelight inrevel intake pleasure inrelishsavourrate highlyregard highlyinformal:be crazy aboutbe wild abouthave a thing aboutget a kick out ofget a charge out ofget a buzz fromget a thrill frombe hooked onbe potty aboutgo a bundle onbe nutso aboutbe shook onOpposite hateloathedetest
   • 2. worship; venerate: "he adored the Sacred Host" Similar worshipglorifypraisereverereverenceexaltlaudextolesteemveneratepay homage topay tribute toarchaic:magnify

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin adorare ‘to worship’, from ad- ‘to’ + orare ‘speak, pray’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. adorer noun

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   ADORE definition: 1. to love someone very much, especially in a way that shows a lot of admiration or respect, or to…. Learn more.

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   1. : to worship or honor as a deity or as divine. 2. : to regard with loving admiration and devotion. He adored his wife. 3. : to be very fond of. adores pecan pie. adorer noun. Synonyms. cherish. love. worship. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Choose the Right Synonym for adore.

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   Adore definition: to regard with the utmost esteem, love, and respect; honor.. See examples of ADORE used in a sentence.

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   Adore comes from the Latin word adorare, meaning “to worship.” So when you adore someone, it's more than just a crush. However, like many words of strong emotion, adore gets used in lighter situations as well. Your aunt tells me you just adore the miniature fruitcakes she sends you every holiday.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishADORE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you adore something, you like it very much. [informal] My mother adores bananas and eats two a day. [VERB noun] I adore good books and the theatre. [VERB noun] Synonyms: like, love, enjoy, go for More Synonyms of adore. More Synonyms of adore. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   Definition of adore verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   1. ( tr) to love intensely or deeply. 2. to worship (a god) with religious rites. 3. ( tr) informal to like very much: I adore chocolate. [C15: via French from Latin adōrāre, from ad- to + ōrāre to pray] aˈdorern. aˈdoringadj. aˈdoringlyadv.