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Definition
To worship, adore, or deeply admire a person or thing.
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How it's used
While often used for religious contexts, in daily speech it frequently describes a strong sense of admiration or looking up to someone, similar to being a huge fan. It implies a sense of inferiority or distance between the admirer and the person being admired. It is more intense than simply liking someone.
Examples
She really adores that celebrity.
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Common mistake
Learners often use this to mean simply liking or respecting someone, but it carries a much stronger connotation of idealization that can sound unnatural if used for friends or peers.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
