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Love

Verb / lʌv / Another word for love — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Love is a strong feeling of affection and care towards someone or something.

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Common collocations

  • fall in love
  • love at first sight
  • true love
  • unconditional love
  • love someone dearly
  • love to bits
  • love and marriage

Word family

noun love
verb love
adjective lovable
adverb lovingly

Usage note

Love can refer to deep romantic affection, strong liking for something, or a general feeling of goodwill. The intensity and context determine its precise meaning.

Example sentences

  1. I love my family more than anything in the world.
  2. She loves to dance and sing.
  3. They have a lot of love for their pets.
  4. He couldn't help but feel love for the beautiful sunset.
  5. We should always show love and kindness to one another.

Quotes

  • The best thing to hold onto in life is each other. - Audrey Hepburn
  • Love is not what you say. Love is what you do. - Unknown
  • Love is a game that two can play and both can win. - Eva Gabor

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