love

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/lʊv/ English

Definitions

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.

(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).