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adore something

/əˈdɔːr ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
phrase★Intermediate— love deeply
informal

To love someone or something very deeply and passionately

He adores spending time with his family.

He loves spending time with his family very much.

She adores Italian food.

She loves Italian food very much.

💡

This phrase is commonly used to express strong affection for people, pets, or things.

Collocations

adore someonelove someone deeplyadore somethinglove something deeply

Synonyms

love deeplycherishworshipidolize

Antonyms

hatedislikedespise

Related Phrases

worship someonephrase
to admire or love someone excessively
cherish somethingphrase
to hold something dear

💡Pro Tip

Intensity

Use 'adore' to express a stronger feeling than 'like' or 'love'.

Common Usage

It is often used with people, pets, or specific things like food or hobbies.

⚡Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

Use 'adore' sparingly to maintain its impact. Overuse can make the expression lose its intensity.

📖Word Origin

From Middle English 'adoren', from Old French 'adorer', from Latin 'adorare' meaning 'to worship'

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used to express strong, affectionate feelings towards people, pets, or things. It is more intense than simply 'liking' something.

Word Breakdown

adore
to love deeply
root
+
something
a person, pet, or thing
object
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