love (EN)

noun, verb

noun “love”

1. a deep and lasting affection for someone
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   A mother's love for her child is unconditional and everlasting.
2. a strong feeling of romantic desire for someone
   When he walked into the room, I felt a surge of love for her that took my breath away.
3. a great enjoyment or passion for something
   Her love for painting was evident in every brushstroke.
4. someone who is cherished romantically
   He whispered to his love under the moonlight, promising a lifetime together.
5. a friendly form of address used in some English-speaking regions
   "Morning, love, what will it be today?" the barista asked with a smile.
6. intimate physical relations between two people
   They decided to express their feelings for each other by making love.
7. a romantic relationship or encounter
   Their intense summer love ended as the leaves began to fall.
8. a term used to indicate zero points in certain sports
   The scoreboard read thirty-love after the tennis player won the first two points.

verb “love”

1. to feel deep affection or attachment to someone or something
   I love my parents deeply and appreciate everything they've done for me.
2. to have a strong preference or enjoyment for something
   I love spending my weekends hiking in the mountains.
3. to flourish in or be well-suited to a particular condition or environment
   Cheese loves to be stored at the right temperature to maintain its flavor.
4. to take pleasure in a particular fact or situation, sometimes with a sense of irony
   I just love how you always forget my birthday.