Another word for love
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Noun
The passionate affection and desire felt by lovers for each other
An intimate sexual relationship between two people
The condition of being closely tied to another by affection or faith
See also:A person who is much loved
Idioms:See also:A strong, enthusiastic liking for something
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Verb
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Another word for love
Noun
Passionate and tender devotion
Affection based on esteem
See also:A lively and enduring interest
A beloved
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Verb
To be passionately devoted
To express love by caresses
To possess a deep and abiding interest
Idioms:
fall in love (with)
for love
for-the-love-of
not for love or money
with no love lost between
Synonym Study
- Infatuation implies a foolish or unreasoning passion or affection, often a transient one an elderly man's infatuation for a young girl
- Attachment implies connection by ties of affection, attraction, devotion, etc. and may be felt for inanimate things as well as for people an attachment to an old hat
- Affection suggests warm, tender feelings, usually not as powerful or deep as those implied by love he has no affection for children
- Love implies intense fondness or deep devotion and may apply to various relationships or objects sexual love, brotherly love, love of one's work
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