Synonyms for adore
Definitions
- v. 1
To worship.
- v. 2
To love with one's entire heart and soul; regard with deep respect and affection.
It is obvious to everyone that Gerry adores Heather.
- v. 3
To adorn.
Forms
- Past participle
- adored
e.g. adored → praised, worshiped, idolized, revered…
Choose the right word
We extol the goodness and adore the majesty and power of God.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- praise Why do you get embarrassed when people praise you?
- idolize I don't understand why people idolize criminals.
- venerate We dishonor the living and venerate the dead.
- admire I just admire the diversity of life on our planet.
- cherish Plato's my friend, but truth I cherish even more.
By length
- 4 letters
- love1, laud1, dote1
- 5 letters
- honor2, fancy2, exalt2, extol2
- 6 letters
- honour2, praise1, worthy2, admire2, esteem2, revere2, hallow2
- 7 letters
- worship2, cherish2, idolize3, idolise, adorate
- 8 letters
- ornament3, venerate3, prettify
- 9 letters
- reverence3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (honor2 = 2 syllables).