Definition of: adore

(ədôr′, ə·dōr′) v. a·dored, a·dor·ing v.t.
1. To render divine honor to; worship as divine.
2. To love or honor with intense devotion.
3. Colloq. To like especially.
—v.i.
4. To worship. See synonyms under ADMIRE, PRAISE, VENERATE. [<F adorer <L adorare <ad- to + orare speak, pray]
—a·dor′er noun
—a dor′ing adjective