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adore.

To worship.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/əˈdɔː/Received-Pronunciation/əˈdoɹ/General-American/əˈdo(ː)ɹ//əˈdoə̯/
  1. To worship.

  2. To love with one's entire heart and soul; regard with deep respect and affection.

    It is obvious to everyone that Gerry adores Heather.
  3. To be very fond of.

  4. To adorn.

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

From Middle English *adoren, aouren, from Old French adorer, aorer, from Latin adōrō (“to pray to”), from ad (“to”) + ōrō (“to speak”).

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