love

/lʊv//lʌv/

noun

1
Strong affection.
2
A person who is the object of romantic feelings; a darling, a sweetheart, a beloved.
3
A term of friendly address, regardless of feelings.
“Hello love, how can I help you?”
4
A thing, activity etc which is the object of one's deep liking or enthusiasm.
5
Sexual desire; attachment based on sexual attraction.
6
Sexual activity.
7
An instance or episode of being in love; a love affair.
8
Used as the closing, before the signature, of a letter, especially between good friends or family members, or by the young.
9
Alternative letter-case form of Love.
10
A thin silk material.
11
A climbing plant, Clematis vitalba.

1
(usually transitive, sometimes intransitive, stative) To have a strong affection for (someone or something).
“I love my spouse. I love you!”
2
To need, thrive on.
“Mold loves moist, dark places.”
3
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”
4
(usually transitive, sometimes intransitive) To care deeply about, to be dedicated to (someone or something).
5
To derive delight from a fact or situation.
“I love the fact that the coffee shop now offers fat-free chai latte.”
6
To have sex with (perhaps from make love).
“I wish I could love her all night long.”

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