adore

Meanings

• Verb

  To have a deep love and respect for someone or something.

  - "She adores her grandmother."
  - "He adores playing the guitar."
  - "They adore their new puppy."

• Verb

  To treat with great care and attention.

  - "The artist adores every detail in her painting."
  - "The museum curator adores the ancient artifacts."
  - "The chef adores every ingredient in her recipe."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈdɔɹ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

disdain , disdain , disdain

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with adore
ore , core , lore , snore , pores , mores , chore , bore , roar , soar , pore , fore , and more.

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Variants

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adore , adored , adorer , adorers , adores , adoring , adoringly

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Etymology

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The word 'adore' comes from the Latin word 'adorare,' which means 'to worship,' 'to honor,' or 'to revere.'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'adore' is pronounced the same in English, Spanish, and French.

2. The term 'adoration' is used to describe the act of showing deep love and respect, often through prayer or worship.

3. In ancient Rome, people would 'adore' their gods by offering them gifts and sacrifices.

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Related Concepts

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1. Love: Adore is a strong form of love, expressing deep affection and respect.

2. Worship: Adore can also mean to treat someone or something with great reverence and respect, similar to worship.

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Culture

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The word 'adore' has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to express deep love, devotion, and admiration. For instance, in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Romeo expresses his deep love for Juliet by saying, 'Did my heart love till now? Forswear it, sight! / For I ne'er saw true beauty till this night.'

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3. mnemonics
   

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