love
/lʊv/
noun
Meaning
Strong affection.
A person who is the object of romantic feelings; a darling, a sweetheart, a beloved.
A term of friendly address, regardless of feelings.
"Hello love, how can I help you?"
A thing, activity etc which is the object of one's deep liking or enthusiasm.
Sexual desire; attachment based on sexual attraction.
Sexual activity.
An instance or episode of being in love; a love affair.
Used as the closing, before the signature, of a letter, especially between good friends or family members, or by the young.
Alternative letter-case form of Love.
A thin silk material.
A climbing plant, Clematis vitalba.
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verb
Meaning
(usually transitive, sometimes intransitive, stative) To have a strong affection for (someone or something).
"I love my spouse. I love you!"
To need, thrive on.
"Mold loves moist, dark places."
To be strongly inclined towards something; an emphatic form of like.
"I love walking barefoot on wet grass; I'd love to join the team; I love what you've done with your hair"
(usually transitive, sometimes intransitive) To care deeply about, to be dedicated to (someone or something).
To derive delight from a fact or situation.
"I love the fact that the coffee shop now offers fat-free chai latte."
To have sex with (perhaps from make love).
"I wish I could love her all night long."
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