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Adore: meaning, definitions and examples

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adore

 

[ əˈdɔːr ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

expressing love or admiration

To adore means to love or admire someone or something very much. It is a strong feeling of affection and admiration towards someone or something.

Synonyms

idolize, love, worship

Examples of usage

  • I absolutely adore my grandmother, she is the most amazing person in the world.
  • She adores her little puppy and takes care of him as if he were her own child.
Context #2 | Verb

to worship

To adore can also mean to worship or show reverence for someone or something, especially in a religious context.

Synonyms

revere, venerate, worship

Examples of usage

  • The ancient Egyptians adored their pharaohs as gods.
  • They adored the sacred statue with offerings and prayers.

Translations

Translations of the word "adore" in other languages:

🇵🇹 adorar

🇮🇳 पूजा करना

🇩🇪 bewundern

🇮🇩 mengagumi

🇺🇦 обожнювати

🇵🇱 uwielbiać

🇯🇵 崇拝する

🇫🇷 adorer

🇪🇸 adorar

🇹🇷 hayran olmak

🇰🇷 숭배하다

🇸🇦 يعشق

🇨🇿 zbožňovat

🇸🇰 zbožňovať

🇨🇳 崇拜

🇸🇮 oboževati

🇮🇸 dýrka

🇰🇿 табыну

🇬🇪 აღფრთოვანება

🇦🇿 heyran olmaq

🇲🇽 adorar

Etymology

The word 'adore' originated from the Latin word 'adorare', which means 'to worship'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century with the meaning 'to revere, honor, or worship'. Over time, the definition expanded to include expressing deep love or admiration. Today, 'adore' is commonly used to convey strong feelings of love, admiration, or worship.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,318, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.