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.