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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. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › LoveLove - Wikipedia

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   Ancient Greek philosophers identified six forms of love: familial love , friendly love or platonic love , romantic love , self-love , guest love , and divine or unconditional love . Modern authors have distinguished further varieties of love: fatuous love , unrequited love , empty love , companionate love , consummate love , infatuated love ...

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   How to use love in a sentence. strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties; attraction based on sexual desire : affection and tenderness felt by lovers… See the full definition

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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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

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

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   Definition of love noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. 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.

8. 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.

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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: He bent and kissed his newborn daughter on the brow, his heart full of love and gratitude. See more.

10. 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.

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

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    noun. sexual activities (often including sexual intercourse) between two people. “he has a very complicated love life” synonyms: love life, lovemaking, making love, sexual love.