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Definition love in British English

love verb

[transitive] verb
/lʌv/

▪ dearly, deeply, passionately, really, truly

➡ feeling, want

1

to be very strongly attracted to someone in an emotional and sexual way

Example

I love you.

Example

We love each other, and we're going to get married.

Synonyms and related words
love care for adore
2

to care very much about someone, especially members of your family or close friends

Example

She loved her children with all her heart.

Example

I've known Jack for years and I love him dearly.

Synonyms and related words
love care for adore
2.1

used about places, ideas etc

Example

She went back to the country she loved.

Example

Those who love money will never find happiness.

Synonyms and related words
like enjoy go in for
3

to like or enjoy something very much

Example

Lucy loves chocolate.

Example

We went to Corfu last year and loved it.

Example

I've been retired for a year now and I'm loving every minute of it.

Example

I would love a glass of wine (=would like one very much).

Example

I would love to see them again.

Example

Ben loves playing the piano.

Example

I love nothing better than having a really good meal with a few close friends.

Synonyms and related words
like enjoy go in for like love adore
Definition love in British English

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