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Loving

verb
/ˈlʌvɪŋ/
Word Frequency: 13.3

Definitions

1.verb(usually transitive, sometimes intransitive, stative) To have a strong affection for (someone or something).
"I love my spouse.   I love you!"
2.verbTo need, thrive on.
"Mold loves moist, dark places."
3.verbTo be strongly inclined towards something; an emphatic form of like.
"I love walking barefoot on wet grass;  I'd love to join the team;  I love what you've done with your hair"
4.verb(usually transitive, sometimes intransitive) To care deeply about, to be dedicated to (someone or something).
5.verbTo derive delight from a fact or situation.
"I love the fact that the coffee shop now offers fat-free chai latte."
6.verbTo have sex with (perhaps from make love).
"I wish I could love her all night long."
7.verbTo praise; commend.
8.verbTo praise as of value; prize; set a price on.
9.nounThe action of the verb to love.
10.adjectiveExpressing a large amount of love to other people; affectionate.
"his loving wife"

Synonyms

adorecherishenjoygo to bed withsleep withadoringaffectionatelovesomeloverlyenamoredloverlikeamative

Antonyms

despisehate

Rhymes With

shovinggloving
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