love (EN)
noun, verb

noun “love”

sg. love, pl. loves or uncountable
  1. a deep and lasting affection for someone
    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”

love; he loves; past loved, part. loved; ger. loving
  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.