adore - Master This Word
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adore Word Meanings
- to love someone or something deeply
- to worship or regard with deep love
- to admire greatly
adore Example Sentences
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adore Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/əˈdɔː ə/
US
/əˈdɔr/
adore Word Etymology
Root decomposition: ad- (to) + orare (to speak). Historical origin: Latin → Old French → English. Memory image: Imagine someone speaking lovingly to an adored pet, pouring out affection.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
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Adore expresses an especially strong feeling of love or admiration. It goes beyond liking something and often conveys warmth, reverence, or intense delight toward a person, a pet, or a thing. You can say you adore a friend, your pet, or a beloved hobby, and it can also carry a religious or ceremonial undertone when referring to deities or exalted objects. In everyday use, it emphasizes a joyful, wholehearted affection rather than quiet fondness, and it pairs with actions or activities that bring genuine happiness or admiration. Learners should note that adoration is intense but versatile across romantic, familial, and casual contexts.
Usage Reminders
- Use in strong positive contexts
- Distinguish from like or love in intensity and formality
- Pair with -doing for actions you enjoy deeply
- Avoid using for neutral preferences or vague admiration
- Remember it can express religious reverence in some contexts
Common Misconceptions
- Adore = love in all contexts; it is always romantic
- Adore can replace 'love' in formal writing everywhere
- You say 'adore to' someone or something
- Adore is never used with activities
- Adore means worship only in religious contexts
Thinking Differences
English tends to differentiate adore as a strong, affectionate, sometimes worshipful emotion, usable across romantic, familial, or casual contexts; learners often confuse it with love or confuse its intensity with liking.
Learning Tips
- Practice with pet, friend, or favorite activity
- Compare with love and like in different contexts
- Use with -doing to describe enjoyable activities
- Avoid overusing in formal writing
- Mix with religious context awareness
- Create a mini word map of adoration vs admiration
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of 'adore'?
A.Ignore completely
B.Hate intensely
C.Love deeply
D.Fear timidly
Step 2: Usage
In which sentence is 'adore' used correctly?
A.I adore doing my homework every day.
B.She adores her favorite singer's songs.
C.He adores cleaning the toilets.
D.They adore rainy and gloomy weather.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is a synonym of 'adore'?
A.Despise
B.Detest
C.Revere
D.Abhor
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'adore'?
A.Loathe
B.Admire
C.Cherish
D.Enjoy
Step 5: Mastery
How would you use 'adore' in a real-life context?
A.I don't care about anything, I just adore sleeping.
B.I adore spending time with my family during holidays.
C.I adore cleaning my room every day.
D.I adore being late to every appointment.
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