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Christmas in Bethlehem. The ancient dream: a cold, clear night made brilliant by a glorious star, the smell of incense, shepherds and wise men falling to their knees in adoration of the sweet baby, the incarnation of perfect love.
Lucinda Franks

Meaning of "adoration" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ADORATION

adoration  [ˌædəˈreɪʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ADORATION

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Adoration is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ADORATION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

adoration

Adoration

Adoration is respect, reverence, strong admiration or devotion in a certain person, place, or thing. The term comes from the Latin adōrātiō, meaning "to give homage or worship to someone or something".

Definition of adoration in the English dictionary

The definition of adoration in the dictionary is deep love or esteem. Other definition of adoration is the act of worshipping.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ADORATION


acceleration
ækˌsɛləˈreɪʃən
collaboration
kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən
configuration
kənˌfɪɡjʊˈreɪʃən
consideration
kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən
cooperation
kəʊˌɒpəˈreɪʃən
corporation
ˌkɔːpəˈreɪʃən
declaration
ˌdɛkləˈreɪʃən
decoration
ˌdɛkəˈreɪʃən
deliberation
dɪˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən
duration
djʊˈreɪʃən
expiration
ˌɛkspɪˈreɪʃən
exploration
ˌɛkspləˈreɪʃən
federation
ˌfɛdəˈreɪʃən
generation
ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən
incorporation
ɪnˌkɔːpəˈreɪʃən
inspiration
ˌɪnspɪˈreɪʃən
operation
ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən
preparation
ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən
restoration
ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən
separation
ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ADORATION

adoption papers
adoptionism
adoptionist
adoptious
adoptive
adoptively
adorability
adorable
adorableness
adorably
adore
adorer
adoring
adoringly
adorn
adorner
adornment
Adorno
Adowa
adown

WORDS THAT END LIKE ADORATION

accreditation
action
administration
animation
application
association
certification
citation
combination
communication
confirmation
conversation
creation
destination
documentation
education
evaluation
excitation
formation
foundation
hesitation

Synonyms and antonyms of adoration in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «ADORATION»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «adoration» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of adoration

Translation of «adoration» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ADORATION

Find out the translation of adoration to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of adoration from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «adoration» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

爱慕之情
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

adoración
570 millions of speakers

English

adoration
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

आराधना
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

العشق
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

обожание
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

adoração
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

উপাসনা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

adoration
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pemujaan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Verehrung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

敬愛
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

흠모
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Adoration
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

yêu quí
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அர்ப்பணிப்பிற்குத்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

आराधना
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

tapınma
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

adorazione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

adoracja
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

обожнювання
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

adorare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

λατρεία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

aanbidding
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

adoration
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

tilbedelse
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of adoration

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ADORATION»

The term «adoration» is quite widely used and occupies the 30.973 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ADORATION» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about adoration

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10 QUOTES WITH «ADORATION»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word adoration.
1
Danny Aiello
My father never saw me play ball, and I was an outstanding ballplayer. I missed all that adoration.
2
Matthew Broderick
I just want the money and the fame and the adoration, and I don't want any of the other stuff.
3
Anne Bronte
Adoration isn't love.
4
Claudia Christian
You can't look in the face of adoration and be cruel.
5
Lucinda Franks
Christmas in Bethlehem. The ancient dream: a cold, clear night made brilliant by a glorious star, the smell of incense, shepherds and wise men falling to their knees in adoration of the sweet baby, the incarnation of perfect love.
6
Martin Luther
To gather with God's people in united adoration of the Father is as necessary to the Christian life as prayer.
7
Steve McFadden
When I was a kid if I was unhappy, I'd stroke my dog. I was into bringing injured birds into the house, RSPCA activities. And the relationship that you have with animals, you can get that from your children: that unquestioning love and adoration and equal need.
8
Charley Pride
Any entertainer who tells you that the adoration of fans is not a heady experience probably never had the experience.
9
Eddie Rickenbacker
When I was racing, I had learned that you can't set stock in public adoration or your press clippings. By the time I was 26, I'd heard crowds of 100,000 scream my name, but a week later they couldn't remember who I was. You're a hero today and a bum tomorrow - hero to zero, I sometimes say.
10
Raf Simons
You cannot have adoration without being criticized.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ADORATION»

Discover the use of adoration in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to adoration and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Adoration of Jenna Fox
But what happened before that? Jenna doesn't remember her life. Or does she? And are the memories really hers? This fascinating novel represents a stunning new direction for acclaimed author Mary Pearson.
Mary E. Pearson, 2009
2
A Prayer Book for Eucharistic Adoration
Solidly rooted in Scripture, this book includes an extensive collection of Eucharistic adoration prayers, such as prayers at Mass, Marian prayers, prayers of the saints, novenas, litanies, and more.
William G. Storey, 2010
3
Adoration: The Deconstruction of Christianity II
In this book, Jean-Luc Nancy goes beyond his earlier historical and philosophical thought and tries to think-or at least crack open a little to thinking-a stance or bearing that might be suitable to the retreat of God that results from the ...
Jean-Luc Nancy, 2012
4
An adoration
Cosmo is the onlycharacter whose voice is never heard, but his portrait is gradually sketched outand coloured in by the stories and memories of others in his village.
Nancy Huston, 2003
5
Peony in Adoration: Reflections at the Feet of Jesus
Let Peony in Adoration, Reflections at the Feet of Jesus, become a starting point for your prayerful reflection in adoration, prayer or quiet time.
Shannon Kurtz, 2007
6
Eucharistic Adoration: Reflections in the Franciscan Tradition
This unique prayer resource taps the spiritual wisdom and Franciscan prayer tradition of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, whose members contributed to this book.
Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, 2012
7
Adoration and glory: the golden age of Khmer art
Both accessible and scholarly, this book represents an important resource for connoisseurs and aficionados of art, art historians, collectors and all those interested in the cultures of South East Asia.
Emma Cadwalader Bunker, Douglas A. J. Latchford, 2004
8
Adoration Quilts: Appliqué Nativity Projects
Inspiring Christmas quilts include a manger scene, the three Wise Men, and the angel Gabriel.
Rachel W. N. Brown, 2006
9
The History of Eucharistic Adoration: Development of ...
Perpetual Adoration. The term "perpetual adoration" is broadly used to designate the practically uninterrupted adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. The term may mean several things: • The adoration is literally perpetual, so that someone is ...
John A. Hardon, 1997
10
Botticelli. Ediz. inglese
r "'□' — □ js Family album In the Adoration of the Magi Botticelli painted a series of portraits of the Medici (among whom Cosimo, Piero e Giovanni, represented as the Magi, are best seen in the two details in the facing page, bottom right.
Elena Capretti, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ADORATION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term adoration is used in the context of the following news items.
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Teary Lewis Hamilton laps up Silverstone adoration but supports …
AN EMOTIONAL third British Grand Prix victory brought tears to Lewis Hamilton's eyes yesterday – but he warned there is still plenty wrong with ... «Express.co.uk, Jul 15»
2
Led by Carli Lloyd, American women dominate Japan and take …
OAKLAND -- The 2015 Women's World Cup anointed a star worthy of adoration and a team worth remembering. Our daughters should know ... «Contra Costa Times, Jul 15»
3
Victim of fatal Metro stabbing was a recent American U. grad who …
In photographs and videos Sutherland posted online, he showed reverence and adoration for D.C.'s monuments and the city's history, ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
4
Yael Stone on Orange is the New Black: 'I wasn't Sapphic enough to …
Adoration goes on both inside and outside the walls of Litchfield Penitentiary – from mute Norma, around whom some of the inmates establish ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
5
Eli Roth Loves Sharks
Speaking with Vanity Fair, Roth discussed his adoration for the deep-sea carnivores. “I felt like a kid going to Disney World for the first time,” he ... «Vulture, Jul 15»
6
Original Dukes of Hazzard Car to Be De-Flagged
... has spread, though he insists he doesn't recall any overt racism in Dukes of Hazzard and still emphasizes his adoration for the show itself. «Vulture, Jul 15»
7
Stolen valor also a problem among active-duty troops
... take advantage of that goodwill — lying about military service for adoration and financial gain. The practice is so offensive that it's punishable ... «Stars and Stripes, Jul 15»
8
'This country's bankrupt': supporters keep Donald Trump in business
Van Anglen's adoration left him “the odd man out”, he said. “I was always the kid who came in with a couple of Trump books in hand. «The Guardian, Jul 15»
9
A speech by a wise Greek
As is the nature of lovers, he makes the subject of his adoration look better in his interpretation than what the creature is in its core. Like many ... «Hindustan Times, Jul 15»
10
Creation's Order of Love: How (Not) to Read Laudato Si'
The world which came forth from God's hands returns to him in blessed and undivided adoration." It reminds us of the praise of the cosmos (as ... «ABC Local, Jul 15»

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