adore

[uh-dawr, uh-dohr] / əˈdɔr, əˈdoʊr /

VERB

love intensely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admire cherish delight in fall for idolize revere worship

STRONG

dig esteem exalt glorify honor prize reverence treasure venerate

WEAK

be crazy about be gone on be mad for be nuts about be serious about be smitten with be stuck on be sweet on be wild about dote on flip over go for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

despise dislike hate

STRONG

castigate condemn criticize debase denounce disrespect humiliate mock shame

WEAK

abhor detest

Example Sentences

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"She adored long walks with her dog, the peace of nature, books that transported her, and the sense of freedom found outdoors," he added.

From BBC

Two others just miss the mark in terms of bringing their tensions to powerful resolutions yet benefit from who the camera adores.

From Los Angeles Times

Eric adored his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support he’s received.

From Salon

This week, he watched from the stands as she finished third in the short program on Tuesday and then returned on Thursday, ready to take her shot at gold with a free skate she adores.

From The Wall Street Journal

"He will be deeply missed, and lovingly remembered always. Eric adored his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support he's received," it said.

From BBC

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