adore

American  

[uh-dawr, uh-dohr] / əˈdɔr, əˈdoʊr /

verb (used with object)

adored, adoring

1. to regard with the utmost esteem, love, and respect; honor.

   Synonyms:

   venerate, revere, reverence, idolize

   Antonyms:

   abhor

2. to pay divine honor to; worship.

   to adore God.

3. to like or admire very much.

   I simply adore the way your hair is done!

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verb (used without object)

adored, adoring

1. to worship.

adore British  

/ əˈdɔː /

verb

1. (tr) to love intensely or deeply

2. to worship (a god) with religious rites

3. informal (tr) to like very much

   I adore chocolate

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Other Word Forms

• adorer noun
• adoring adjective
• adoringly adverb
• unadored adjective
• unadoring adjective
• unadoringly adverb

Etymology

Origin of adore

First recorded in 1275–1325; from Latin adōrāre “to speak to, pray, worship,” from ad- ad- + ōrāre “to beg, plead, speak” ( oration ); replacing Middle English aour(i)e, from Old French aourer, from Latin

Example Sentences

"She adored long walks with her dog, the peace of nature, books that transported her, and the sense of freedom found outdoors," he added.

From BBC

Two others just miss the mark in terms of bringing their tensions to powerful resolutions yet benefit from who the camera adores.

From Los Angeles Times

Eric adored his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support he’s received.

From Salon

This week, he watched from the stands as she finished third in the short program on Tuesday and then returned on Thursday, ready to take her shot at gold with a free skate she adores.

From The Wall Street Journal

"He will be deeply missed, and lovingly remembered always. Eric adored his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support he's received," it said.

From BBC

Related Words

• admire
• cherish
• delight in
• fall for
• idolize
• revere
• worship