Synonyms for

Loves

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

Definition

To have a strong feeling of affection or attachment towards someone or something.

Synonyms & similar words

dear honey lovemaking fuck jazz love bed know screw bonk enjoy hump bang beloved eff hate dearest passion likes adores cherishes fancies favors relishes worships treasures admires values prizes esteems honors respects appreciates enjoys devotion

Synonyms by register

Formal

cherishes adores values esteems

Informal

likes is into digs fancies

Literary

adores idolizes worships

Antonyms

hates detests dislikes abhors loathes despises

Common collocations

  • loves deeply
  • loves dearly
  • loves unconditionally
  • loves to bits
  • loves someone very much
  • loves this
  • loves that

Word family

noun love
verb love
adjective loving
adverb lovingly

Usage note

The word 'loves' implies a strong positive emotion. Be mindful of its intensity when choosing between 'loves' and milder terms like 'likes'.

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Example sentences

  1. He loves his dog more than anything.
  2. She loves to read books in her free time.
  3. They love spending time together as a family.
  4. I love the taste of chocolate ice cream.
  5. We all love our grandparents very much.

Quotes

  • “The greatest happiness you can have is knowing that you do not necessarily require happiness.” - William Saroyan
  • “Pleasure of love lasts but a moment, Pain of love lasts a lifetime.” - Bette Davis
  • “Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” - Lao Tzu

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