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a·dore  (-dôr, -dr)
v. a·dored, a·dor·ing, a·dores
v.tr.
1. To worship as God or a god.
2. To regard with deep, often rapturous love. See Synonyms at revere1.
3. To like very much: adores mink coats.
v.intr.
To worship.
[Middle English adouren, from Old French adourer, from Latin adrre, to pray to : ad-, ad- + rre, to pray.]
a·dorer n.
a·doring·ly adv.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.adored - regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)adored - regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god); "adored grandchildren"; "an idolized wife"
idolised, idolized, worshipped
loved - held dear; "his loved companion of many years"
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