love
noun
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
“his love for his work”
“children need a lot of love”
Oppositeshateany object of warm affection or devotion
“the theater was her first love”
“he has a passion for cock fighting”
Synonymspassiona beloved person; used as terms of endearment
a deep feeling of sexual desire and attraction
“their love left them indifferent to their surroundings”
“she was his first love”
a score of zero in tennis or squash
“it was 40 love”
sexual activities (often including sexual intercourse) between two people
“his lovemaking disgusted her”
“he hadn't had any love in months”
verb
have a great affection or liking for
“I love French food”
“She loves her boss and works hard for him”
Oppositeshateget pleasure from
“I love cooking”
Synonymsenjoybe enamored or in love with
“She loves her husband deeply”
have sexual intercourse with
“This student sleeps with everyone in her dorm”
“Adam knew Eve”
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
