adore
verb
ə-ˈdȯr 
adored; adoring
transitive verb
1
: to worship or honor as a deity or as divine
2
: to regard with loving admiration and devotion
He adored his wife.
3
: to be very fond of
adores pecan pie
adorer noun
Synonyms
- cherish
- love
- worship
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Example Sentences
He's a good doctor. All his patients adore him. They adored shopping in all the boutiques.
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Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 23 Aug. 2022 But devotees will likely adore the various revelations in store, including a deeper commitment to the tragic love story between beloved Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) and the wizard determined to settle a score with Muggle-kind. Peter Debruge, Variety, 5 Apr. 2022 Jim Henson fans will adore this magical holiday tale. Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping, 25 Aug. 2022 Chocolate fans will adore the Oreo, Trail Mix, and Mounds renditions, while kids (and kids at heart) will enjoy the Birthday Cake, PB&J, and Lemonade versions. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2022 Your literature major friend will adore this Jane Austen tarot deck. Jamie Kravitz, Woman's Day, 3 Aug. 2022 This costume pairs white and red poster board and orange tissue paper for a look your space-loving toddler will adore. Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 3 Aug. 2022 Art lovers will adore exploring the exhibitions at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, which features works from a range of continents, cultures, and time periods. Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 27 July 2022 This formula hosts coconut oil and shea butter, two nourishing ingredients your hair will adore. ELLE, 13 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English aouren, adouren, borrowed from Anglo-French aurer, ahourer, adourer (with d restored from Latin), going back to Latin adōrāre "to plead with, appeal to, approach (a god) as a suppliant or worshipper, treat with reverence, admire," from ad- ad- + ōrāre "to pray to, beseech" — more at oration
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
adore
verb
ə-ˈdȯr
adored; adoring
1
: worship entry 2 sense 1
2
: to be very fond of
adored 1 of 2
adjective
as in admired
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- admired
- loved
- revered
- appreciated
- relished
- cherished
- beloved
- esteemed
- favored
- treasured
- pet
- darling
- favorite
- dear
- fond
- special
- prized
- preferred
- precious
- fair-haired
- white-headed
- sweet
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- disliked
- despised
- hated
- detested
- abhorred
- ignored
- disdained
- unbeloved
- forgotten
- loathed
- disfavored
- abominated
- execrated
- abandoned
- alienated
- unfavorite
- estranged
adored
2 of 2verb
1
as in loved
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for an attentive, solicitous husband who clearly adores his wife Synonyms & Similar Words
- loved
- cherished
- worshipped
- worshiped
- fell for
- idolized
- revered
- idealized
- adulated
- reverenced
- lost one's heart (to)
- carried the torch (for)
- venerated
- canonized
- deified
- carried a torch (for)
- delighted (in)
- doted (on)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- hated
- despised
- loathed
- detested
- abhorred
- disliked
- displeased
- antagonized
- abominated
- execrated
- disapproved (of)
- disgusted
- revolted
- repulsed
- sickened
- disfavored
- nauseated
- repelled
- turned off
2
as in worshipped
to love or admire too much adores her older sister so much that she cannot see her considerable faults Synonyms & Similar Words
- worshipped
- worshiped
- liked
- idolized
- revered
- cherished
- deified
- adulated
- respected
- regarded
- appreciated
- canonized
- favored
- valued
- hero-worshipped
- preferred
- treasured
- venerated
- hero-worshiped
- fancied
- prized
- esteemed
- doted (on)
- supported
- approved
- endorsed
- hallowed
- indorsed
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- hated
- despised
- disliked
- loathed
- detested
- abhorred
- disdained
- abominated
- disparaged
- belittled
- deprecated
- put down
- misprized
3
as in worshiped
to offer honor or respect to (someone) as a divine power the Roman soldier was beheaded for adoring the Christian god Synonyms & Similar Words
- worshipped
- worshiped
- venerated
- revered
- reverenced
- admired
- loved
- honored
- praised
- deified
- respected
- glorified
- regarded
- lionized
- extolled
- exalted
- pleased
- dignified
- apotheosized
- delighted
- lauded
- canonized
- gratified
- satisfied
- magnified
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- violated
- desecrated
- ridiculed
- scorned
- insulted
- outraged
- dishonored
- offended
- profaned
- affronted
- piqued
- displeased
- slighted
- maligned
- blasphemed
- disparaged
- disrespected
- smeared
- slandered
- defamed
- slurred
- libeled
- libelled
4
as in enjoyed
to take pleasure in I adore those earrings—wherever did you get them? Synonyms & Similar Words
- enjoyed
- loved
- liked
- relished
- admired
- savored
- fancied
- savoured
- took to
- appreciated
- revered
- went for
- dug
- venerated
- idolized
- cherished
- got a charge out of
- treasured
- worshipped
- valued
- revelled (in)
- rejoiced (in)
- got a kick out of
- worshiped
- delighted (in)
- got off (on)
- had a soft spot for
- preferred
- reveled (in)
- prized
- grooved (on)
- devoured
- was partial to
- favored
- drank (in)
- feasted (on)
- doted (on)
- cottoned (to)
- ate (up)
- indulged (in)
- luxuriated (in)
- wallowed (in)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- hated
- loathed
- disliked
- detested
- abhorred
- despised
- abominated
- condemned
- scorned
- miscarriages
- miscarried
- miscarries
- miscarry
- miscarrying
- miscast
- miscasted
- miscasting
- miscasts
- miscatalog
- miscataloged
- miscataloging
- miscatalogs
- miscatalogue
- miscatalogued
- miscataloguing
- miscegenated
- miscegenates
- miscegenating
- miscegenation
- miscegenational
- miscegenations
- miscegenators
- miscegenists
- miscegines