Meaning & Definition of word "Adore"
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Adore
/əˈdɔːr/
verb:
- 1. To love and respect someone deeply.
- Example: She adores her grandmother and visits her every weekend.
- 2. To worship or venerate as a deity.
- Example: Some cultures adore nature and consider it sacred.
- 3. To delight in something greatly.
- Example: He adores chocolate cake and always has a slice for dessert.
Etymology
Middle English, from Latin 'adorare', meaning 'to speak to, to pray to'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
adore you:
To have strong feelings of love or admiration for someone.
I adore it:
To express great fondness or appreciation for something.
Related Words
adoration:
A feeling or expression of profound love and admiration.
adorable:
Inspiring great affection; delightful.
Slang Meanings of adore
Meaning: To be a fan of something intensely.
Example Sentence: I'm totally adoring that new song!
Meaning: To feel a strong infatuation.
Example Sentence: He adores that actress to the point of obsession.