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noun
1.an intense feeling of deep affection.
"babies fill parents with feelings of love"
Similar: deep, affection, fondness, tenderness, warmth, intimacy, attachment, endearment, devotion, adoration, doting, idolization, worship, passion, ardor, desire, lust, yearning, infatuation, adulation, besottedness, compassion, care, caring, regard, solicitude, concern, friendliness, friendship, kindness, charity, goodwill, sympathy, kindliness, altruism, philanthropy, unselfishness, benevolence, brotherliness, sisterliness, fellow feeling, humanity, relationship, love affair, affair, romance, liaison, affair of the heart, intrigue, amour
Opposite:
hatred​​
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2. a great interest and pleasure in something.
"his love for football"
Similar:
liking, weakness, partiality, bent, leaning, proclivity, inclination, disposition, enjoyment, appreciation, soft spot, taste, delight, relish, passion, zeal, appetite, zest, enthusiasm, keenness, predilection, penchant, fondness
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Verb
1. feel deep affection for (someone).
"he loved his sister dearly"
Similar:
be in love with, be infatuated with, be smitten with, be besotted with, be passionate about, care very much for, feel deep affection for, hold very dear, adore, think the world of, be devoted to, dote on, cherish, worship, idolize, treasure, prize, be mad/crazy/nuts/wild about, have a pash on, carry a torch for, be potty about
Opposite:
hate, loathe, detest
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2. like or enjoy very much.
"I just love dancing "
Similar:
like very much, delight in, enjoy greatly, have a passion for