verb

adore

to adore, to love deeply, to worship

I simply adore your new haircut.

I simply adore your new haircut.

Ancient civilizations used to adore the sun.

Ancient civilisations used to adore the sun.

((sb./sth.)) to love someone or something very much She adores her grandchildren.

Synonyms: love, worship, cherish; Antonyms: hate, despise

From Latin 'adorare', from ad- 'to' + orare 'to speak, pray'.

Think of opening 'a door' to a divine being you would 'adore' or worship.

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