adore

/əˈdɔr/

Definitions

1. verb

to feel a deep and often romantic love or passion for someone or something

“She adores her grandchildren and spends most of her free time with them.”

2. verb

to have a strong affection or liking for something, such as a hobby or activity

“He adores playing golf on the weekends and has even joined a local golf club.”

3. verb

to worship or regard with great admiration

“The fans adore their favorite rock band and have been waiting for their new album for months.”

4. noun

a strong feeling of affection or love, especially romantic love

“Their love is the kind of adore that inspires great poetry.”

5. noun

great admiration or enthusiasm

“The crowd’s adore for the new singer was palpable from the moment she stepped onto the stage.”

Synonyms

  • admit
  • cherish
  • love

Antonyms

  • detest
  • loathe