CEFR B2

adore

verb

Meaning

To love someone or something very much; to admire greatly.

Examples

She adored her grandmother and visited her every week.
He adored the new puppy, showering it with toys and attention.

Synonyms: like, love, cherish, worship

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adore (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈdɔːr/

Definition

To love someone or something very much; to admire greatly.

Examples

She adored her grandmother and visited her every week.
He adored the new puppy, showering it with toys and attention.
Many fans truly adored the pop star for her music and personality.

How to Use adore

adore someone/something (prepositional phrase): To love or admire someone or something very much. — "The children adored their teacher for her kindness."

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