adore

[əˈdɔː(r)]

adore Definition

  • 1to love and respect someone deeply
  • 2to like something very much

Using adore: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "adore" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I absolutely adore my grandmother.

  • Example

    She adores her new puppy.

  • Example

    He adores his wife and children.

  • Example

    I adore the new dress you're wearing!

  • Example

    She adores spending time with her friends.

adore Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for adore

Antonyms for adore

Phrases with adore

  • to have a strong affection or admiration for someone, but not express it openly or act on it

    Example

    He's been adoring her from afar for years, but has never had the courage to tell her how he feels.

  • to love and admire someone so much that you think they are perfect

    Example

    She adores the ground her husband walks on and thinks he can do no wrong.

  • adore someone's every move

    to be completely infatuated with someone and find everything they do attractive or endearing

    Example

    She was so in love with him that she adored his every move, even the things that would normally annoy her.

Origins of adore

from Old French 'adorer', from Latin 'adorare', meaning 'to worship'

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Summary: adore in Brief

'Adore' [əˈdɔː(r)] is a verb that means to love and respect someone deeply or to like something very much. It can be used to describe feelings towards people, animals, or things. Phrases like 'adore someone from afar' and 'adore the ground someone walks on' use 'adore' to denote strong admiration or infatuation. 'Adore' is a formal word that can be replaced with 'love' or 'respect' in more casual contexts.

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