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.
A thing, activity etc which is the object of one's deep liking or enthusiasm.
Sexual desire; attachment based on sexual attraction.
Sexual activity.
(usually transitive, sometimes intransitive, stative) To have a strong affection for (someone or something).
To need, thrive on.
To be strongly inclined towards something; an emphatic form of like.
(usually transitive, sometimes intransitive) To care deeply about, to be dedicated to (someone or something).
To derive delight from a fact or situation.
To have sex with (perhaps from make love).
To praise; commend.
To praise as of value; prize; set a price on.
(racquet sports) Zero, no score.

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