Dictionary definition · love
noun
- a strong positive emotion of regard and affection"his love for his work"
- any object of warm affection or devotion"the theater was her first love"
- a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
- a deep feeling of sexual desire and attraction"their love left them indifferent to their surroundings"
- 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"
verb
- have a great affection or liking for"I love French food"
- get pleasure from"I love cooking"
- be enamored or in love with"She loves her husband deeply"
- have sexual intercourse with"Adam knew Eve"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).