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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’.

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   • 1. adorer noun

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   The meaning of ADORE is to worship or honor as a deity or as divine. How to use adore in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Adore.

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   Some common synonyms of adore are reverence, revere, venerate, and worship. While all these words mean "to honor and admire profoundly and respectfully," adore implies love and stresses the notion of an individual and personal attachment. we adored our doctor.

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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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   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.

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

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   verb. 1. (transitive) to love intensely or deeply. 2. to worship (a god) with religious rites. 3. (transitive) informal. to like very much. I adore chocolate. Collins English Dictionary.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionadore verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   adore (informal) to like or enjoy something very much: She adores working with children. love or adore? Adore is more informal than love, and is used to express a stronger feeling. Patterns. to like/ love/ be fond of/ be keen on/ adore doing something; to like/ love to do something; to like/ love something very much

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   Adore Definition. ə-dôr. adored, adores, adoring. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Verb. Filter. verb. To worship as God or a god. American Heritage. To worship as divine. Webster's New World. To love (someone) deeply and devotedly. American Heritage. To love greatly or honor highly; idolize. Webster's New World.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishADORE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    ADORE definition: 1. to love someone and have a very good opinion of them: 2. to like something very much: . Learn 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.