Plural for denoting a strong feeling of emotional attachment
“Groping for words, I tell her of my ongoing love and respect, which has outlasted a cycle of hurt and mutual wariness.”
Plural for an intense attraction or profound likeability
“As each day passed, my love for you grew.”
Plural for a person who is loved, especially in a romantic or amorous relationship
“For you, my love, I will walk the ends of the earth just to be with you.”
Plural for a favorable inclination or enthusiasm for something
“Whenever I am around a bakery, I cannot deny the sense of love I have for delicious pastries.”
Plural for reverence for something or someone
“His heart and body will melt when he is in that state of full absorption in the love for God, and tears will run down his eyes.”
Plural for the act or nature of showing care or kind regard for others
“He showed immense love for his fellow man, when he lifted him onto his shoulders and carried him from the battlefield.”
Plural for denoting an intimate relationship between two people
“Their love is one of a dangerous nature, which must be kept secret at all cost.”
To like in an emphatic manner, or have a strong liking for
“Of course, I would love having a coffee with you.”
To revere someone or something profoundly with unwavering devotion
“The locals love their ancestors, and their attachment to family land is almost visceral.”
(euphemistic) To have physical or intimate relations with someone
“Paul kept saying that he was made to love her, and that she was made to love him. He then remarked that he couldn't get enough of her, and asked if she could get enough of him.”
To cherish or remember fondly
“But I still love him, and that feeling doesn't change just because the relationship has changed.”
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