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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

   Scrabble Points: 6

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishADORE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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 meaning: 1. to love someone very much, especially in a...

   • Znaczenie Adore, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     ADORE definicja: 1. to love someone very much, especially in...

   • Adore: German Translation

     adore translate: anbeten, anbeten. Learn more in the...

   • Adore: Arabic Translation

     ADORE translate: يُولَع بـِ / يَعْبُد. Learn more in the...

   • Adore: Thai Translation

     ADORE translate: รักอย่างลึกซึ้ง, บูชา. Learn more in the...

   • Adore: Russian Translation

     ADORE translate: обожать , обожать. Learn more in the...

   • Adore: Catalan Translation

     adore translate: adorar. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Adore: Japanese Translation

     ADORE translate: ～を深く愛する, 敬愛する, 崇拝する, 大好（だいす）きである. Learn...

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   Learn the meaning of adore, a verb that means to worship, honor, or love someone or something deeply. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related words of 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.

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

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage of the verb adore, which means to love intensely, admire, or worship. See examples of adore in sentences and compare with similar words.

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

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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.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › adoreAdore - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

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

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   Adore means to love someone or something very much. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts and see translations in other languages.