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love

The correct spelling is love.

How to pronounce love

/lʊv/
noun

IPA: /lʊv/

Say it like: Lov-e

The correct spelling is love. Strong affection. For example: "Hello love, how can I help you?"

Usage Examples

Hello love, how can I help you?

I love my spouse.   I love you!

Mold loves moist, dark places.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Strong affection.
  2. 2.A person who is the object of romantic feelings; a darling, a sweetheart, a beloved.
  3. 3.A term of friendly address, regardless of feelings.
  4. 4.A thing, activity etc which is the object of one's deep liking or enthusiasm.
  5. 5.Sexual desire; attachment based on sexual attraction.

verb

  1. 1.(usually transitive, sometimes intransitive, stative) To have a strong affection for (someone or something).
  2. 2.To need, thrive on.
  3. 3.To be strongly inclined towards something; an emphatic form of like.
  4. 4.(usually transitive, sometimes intransitive) To care deeply about, to be dedicated to (someone or something).
  5. 5.To derive delight from a fact or situation.

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