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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.

3. psychcentral.com › relationships › the-psychology-of-loveThe Psychology of Love: Theories and Facts | Psych Central

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   Sep 20, 2022 · Love is a fundamental and complex human emotion. Learn more about the different types of love and their effects on our bodies.

4. www.psychologytoday.com › us › blog9 Things Everyone Should Understand About Love

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   Dec 29, 2023 · 1. Enhances All Emotions. When love shows up in your life, you may notice that it opens the floodgates to emotions you may have suppressed or forgotten to feel. Suddenly, you become aware of the...

5. www.berkeleywellbeing.com › what-is-loveWhat is Love? Definition, Signs & Types - The Berkeley Well-Being...

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   What is love? It means that love is wanting another person to be happy and healthy. This is the characteristic that people most consistently say is central to the idea of love (Hegi & Bergner, 2010). It provides a very useful starting point.

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

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   Mar 22, 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.

7. www.psychologytoday.com › us › blogWhat Is Love? | Psychology Today

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   Sep 30, 2022 · What is love? Is it a feeling? A behavior? Some scholars wonder—can we even put love into words? What do we know so far about what love is? Although philosophers and scholars have long...

8. theconversation.com › what-is-love-139212What is love? - The Conversation

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   Jul 14, 2020 · Love is an emotion that keeps people bonded and committed to one another. From an evolutionary psychology perspective, love evolved to keep the parents of children together long enough for them ...