Synonyms for

Adore

Verb / ʌˈdɔ:r / Another word for adore — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to love and admire someone deeply

Synonyms & similar words

love cherish worship treasure idolize esteem prize value revere fancy like dig enjoy appreciate admire respect honor glorify exalt venerate

Synonyms by register

Formal

cherish revere venerate esteem

Informal

love be crazy about be wild about be nuts about

Literary

worship idolize deify

Antonyms

hate detest loathe despise abhor dislike

Common collocations

  • adore someone
  • adore something
  • adore children
  • adore her
  • adore him
  • adore the ground someone walks on
  • adore the idea

Word family

noun adoration
verb adore
adjective adorable
adverb adorably

Usage note

Adore implies deep affection and often admiration. While it can be used for people, it's also commonly used for things or activities one finds delightful.

Example sentences

  1. She adores her new puppy and takes it everywhere with her.
  2. He adores his grandmother and spends every weekend with her.
  3. I adore my little sister and always protect her from bullies.
  4. My mom adores gardening and spends hours planting and caring for her flowers.
  5. They adore their favorite band and go to all their concerts.

Quotes

  • I adore simple pleasures. They are the last refuge of the complex. - Oscar Wilde
  • I adore wearing gems, but not because they are mine. You can't possess radiance; you can only admire it. - Elizabeth Taylor
  • I adore life but I don't fear death. I just prefer to die as late as possible. - Georges Simenon

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