'adoration' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'adoratio', where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'orare' meant 'speak, pray'.

'adoratio' transformed into the Old French word 'adoration', and eventually became the modern English word 'adoration'.

Initially, it meant 'to pray to or worship', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'deep love and respect'.