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   love

   /ləv/

   noun

   • 1. an intense feeling of deep affection: "babies fill parents with feelings of love" Similar deep affectionfondnesstendernesswarmthintimacyattachmentendearmentdevotionadorationdotingidolizationworshippassionardordesirelustyearninginfatuationadulationbesottednesscompassioncarecaringregardsolicitudeconcernwarmthfriendlinessfriendshipkindnesscharitygoodwillsympathykindlinessaltruismphilanthropyunselfishnessbenevolencebrotherlinesssisterlinessfellow feelinghumanityrelationshiplove affairaffairromanceliaisonaffair of the heartintrigueamourOpposite hatred
   • ▪ a feeling of deep romantic or sexual attachment to someone: "they were both in love with her"
   • ▪ affectionate greetings conveyed to someone on one's behalf: "give her my love" Similar best wishesregardsgood wishesgreetingskind/kindest regardsfelicitationssalutationscomplimentsbestrespects
   • ▪ a formula for ending an affectionate letter: "take care, lots of love, Judy"
   • ▪ a personified figure of love, often represented as Cupid.
   • 2. a great interest and pleasure in something: "his love for football" Similar likingweaknesspartialitybentleaningproclivityinclinationdispositionenjoymentappreciationsoft spottastedelightrelishpassionzealappetitezestenthusiasmkeennesspredilectionpenchantfondness
   • 3. a person or thing that one loves: "she was the love of his life" Similar belovedloved onelove of one's lifedeardearestdear onedarlingsweetheartsweetsweet oneangelhoneyloverboyfriendgirlfriendsignificant otherbetrothedparamourinamoratainamoratoquerida
   • ▪ a friendly form of address: informal British "it's all right, love"
   • ▪ used to express affectionate approval for someone: informal "don't fret, there's a love"
   • 4. (in tennis, squash, and some other sports) a score of zero; nil: "love fifteen"

   verb

   • 1. feel deep affection for (someone): "he loved his sister dearly" Similar be in love withbe infatuated withbe smitten withbe besotted withbe passionate aboutcare very much forfeel deep affection forhold very dearadorethink the world ofbe devoted todote oncherishworshipidolizetreasureprizeinformal:be mad/crazy/nuts/wild abouthave a pash oncarry a torch forbe potty aboutOpposite hateloathedetest
   • ▪ feel a deep romantic or sexual attachment to (someone): "she really loved him" Similar be in love withbe infatuated withbe smitten withbe besotted withbe passionate aboutcare very much forfeel deep affection forhold very dearadorethink the world ofbe devoted todote oncherishworshipidolizetreasureprizeinformal:be mad/crazy/nuts/wild abouthave a pash oncarry a torch forbe potty aboutOpposite hateloathedetest
   • 2. like or enjoy very much: "I just love dancing" Similar like very muchdelight inenjoy greatlyhave a passion fortake great pleasure inderive great pleasure fromhave a great liking forbe addicted torelishsavorhave a weakness forbe partial tohave a soft spot forhave a taste forbe taken withhave a predilection forhave a proclivity forhave a penchant forinformal:get a kick from/out ofhave a thing about/forbe mad for/aboutbe crazy/nuts/wild aboutbe hooked onget off onget a buzz from/out ofbe potty aboutgo a bundle on

   Word Origin Old Englishlufu, of Germanic origin; from an Indo-European root shared by Sanskrit lubhyati ‘desires’, Latin libet ‘it is pleasing’, libido ‘desire’, also by leave2 and lief.

   Derivatives

   • 1. loveworthy adjective

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › loveLove Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of LOVE is strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties. How to use love in a sentence.

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   noun. a strong feeling of warm personal attachment or deep affection, such as for a parent, child, friend, or pet: He bent and kissed his newborn daughter on the brow, his heart full of love and gratitude. Synonyms: friendliness, regard, inclination, liking. Antonyms: dislike, hatred.

4. www.yourdictionary.com › loveLove Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   noun. loves. A strong feeling of affection and concern toward another person, as that arising from kinship or close friendship. American Heritage Medicine. A feeling of brotherhood and good will toward other people. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › loveLove - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Love is an expression of emotion. Love, it is said, can make you walk miles barefoot in the rain just to see the person you can't stop thinking about. Or, it can make you cross the street because the store "you love " is located there. Love is a versatile word — like what it describes.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLOVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to like another adult very much and be romantically and sexually attracted to them, or to have strong feelings of liking a friend or person in your family: I love you. Last night he told me he loved me. I've only ever loved one man. I'm sure he loves his kids. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to love someone. love I love you.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLOVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Love is a very strong feeling of affection towards someone who you are romantically or sexually attracted to.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › loveLOVE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. a strong feeling of warm personal attachment or deep affection, such as for a parent, child, friend, or pet: He bent and kissed his newborn daughter on the brow, his heart full of love and gratitude. Synonyms: friendliness, regard, inclination, liking. Antonyms: dislike, hatred.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › loveLove - definition of love by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. A strong feeling of affection and concern toward another person, as that arising from kinship or close friendship. 2. A strong feeling of affection and concern for another person accompanied by sexual attraction. 3. a. A feeling of devotion or adoration toward God or a god. b. A feeling of kindness or concern by God or a god toward humans.

10. www.britannica.com › dictionary › loveLove Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    Many of her friends and loved ones visited her in the hospital. LOVE meaning: 1 : a feeling of strong or constant affection for a person often + for; 2 : attraction that includes sexual desire the strong affection felt by people who have a romantic relationship often used before another noun.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishlove - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

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    love. noun. /lʌv/ Idioms. liking and caring. [uncountable] a very strong feeling of liking and caring for somebody/something, especially a member of your family or a friend. She has earned the love and respect of many people. love for somebody/something a mother’s unconditional love for her children. love of somebody/something love of your country.