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   love

   /lʌv/

   noun

   • 1. an intense feeling of deep affection: "babies fill parents with feelings of love" Similar deep affectionfondnesstendernesswarmthintimacyattachmentendearmentdevotionadorationdotingidolizationworshippassionardourdesirelustyearninginfatuationadulationbesottednesscompassioncarecaringregardsolicitudeconcernwarmthfriendlinessfriendshipkindnesscharitygoodwillsympathykindlinessaltruismphilanthropyunselfishnessbenevolencebrotherlinesssisterlinessfellow 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 in affectionate requests: 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 torelishsavourhave 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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   May 6, 2024 · Love is a set of emotions and behaviors characterized by intimacy, passion, and commitment. It involves care, closeness, protectiveness, attraction, affection, and trust. Many say it's not an emotion in the way we typically understand them, but an essential physiological drive.

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

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   Love definition: a strong feeling of warm personal attachment or deep affection, such as for a parent, child, friend, or pet. See examples of LOVE used in a sentence.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishlove noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Jun 26, 2011 · Definition of love noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   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.

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

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   Definitions of love. noun. a strong positive emotion of regard and affection. “his love for his work”. “children need a lot of love ”. see more. noun. a deep feeling of sexual desire and attraction. “their love left them indifferent to their surroundings”.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishlove noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   noun. /lʌv/ affection. [uncountable] a strong feeling of deep affection for someone or something, especially a member of your family or a friend a mother's love for her children love of your country He seems incapable of love. Definitions on the go.

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

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   LOVE definition: 1. to like another adult very much and be romantically and sexually attracted to them, or to have…. Learn more.

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

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    Love Definition. A strong feeling of affection and concern toward another person, as that arising from kinship or close friendship. A feeling of brotherhood and good will toward other people. A strong, usually passionate, affection of one person for another, based in part on sexual attraction.

11. www.britannica.com › topic › love-emotionLove | Definition, Etymology, Theories, Psychology, Biology, &...

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    May 28, 2024 · Love, an emotion characterized by strong feelings of affection for another arising out of kinship, companionship, admiration, or benevolence. In a related sense, “love” designates a benevolent concern for the good or welfare of others. The term is also used to refer to sexual attraction or erotic.