v. Function: verb
1
Synonyms: REVERE , reverence, venerate, worship
Related Words: extol, laud, praise
Contrasted Words: curse, execrate
2
Synonyms: LOVE 2, affection, worship
3 to love, admire, or enjoy excessively FF1C; she adores and spoils her grandchildren FF1E;
Synonyms: dote (on or upon), idolize, worship
Related Words: admire, esteem, love; coddle, indulge, pamper, spoil
Idioms: be silly over
Contrasted Words: abhor, abominate, hate, loathe; contemn, despise, disdain, scorn
Antonyms: detest
4
Synonyms: LOVE 1, delight (in), ||eat up