a star athlete and his 'adoring' fans [=his fans who adore him]
He's a good doctor. All his patients 'adore' him.
They 'adored' shopping in all the boutiques.
(..) I'm so proud of you, my boy. Oh, dear. I sometimes wonder if this is all down to me, making you those costumes for your little plays when you were tiny. - You used to adore all that dressing up. - Nathalie... Does it still make you feel special, Ralf dear? The uniform and what it stands for? (..)2008 The Boy in the Striped Pajamas