adorare

Definitions of adorare
  1. verb
    love intensely
    synonyms: gradire
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    types:
    idolatrare, idoleggiare, riverire
    love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
  2. verb
    love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
    synonyms: idolatrare, idoleggiare, riverire
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    type of:
    gradire
    love intensely
  3. verb
    show devotion to (a deity)
    synonyms: idolatrare
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    type of:
    riverire
    regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
  4. verb
    attend religious services
    synonyms: idolatrare
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    types:
    immolare, sacrificare
    make a sacrifice of; in religious rituals
    type of:
    frequentare
    be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
  5. verb
    have a great affection or liking for
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    antonyms:
    abominare, detestare, disapprovare, odiare
    dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards
    types:
    amare
    be enamored or in love with
    gradire
    love intensely
    idolatrare, idoleggiare, riverire
    love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
  6. verb
    be fond of
    synonyms: andare, garbare, gradire, piacere
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