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adoration

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ad⋅o⋅ra⋅tion

[ad-uh-rey-shuhn]
–noun
1. the act of paying honor, as to a divine being; worship.
2. reverent homage.
3. fervent and devoted love.

Origin:
1535–45; < L adōrātiōn- (s. of adōrātiō) worship. See adore, -ation
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ad·o·ra·tion   (ād'ə-rā'shən)   
n.  
  1. The act of worship.

  2. Profound love or regard.

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