love

I. v. a.

1.

Have affection for, regard with affection, delight in, be fond of.

2.

Have a passionate affection for, be in love with, be enamoured of.

3.

Like, be pleased with.

II. v. n.

Delight, take pleasure.

III. n.

1.

Affection, affectionate regard, friendship, kindness, tenderness, fondness, delight.

2.

Attachment, passionate affection, the tender passion.

3.

Liking, fondness, inclination, devotion, strong attachment.

4.

Lover, sweetheart.

5.

Cupid, god of love, Eros.

6.

Venus, Aphrodite, goddess of love.

7.

Good-will, benevolence, charity.