tr.v. a·dored, a·dor·ing, a·dores 1. To worship as God or a god. 2. To love (someone) deeply and devotedly. See Synonyms at revere1. 3. To like very much: adores Broadway musicals. [Middle English adouren, from Old French adourer, from Latin adōrāre, to pray to : ad-, ad- + ōrāre, to pray.] a·dorer n. a·doring·ly adv. |
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