Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   love

   /lʌv/

   noun

   • 1. an intense feeling of deep affection: "babies fill parents with feelings of love" Similar deep affectionfondnesstendernesswarmthintimacyattachmentendearmentdevotionadorationdotingidolizationworshippassionardourdesirelustyearninginfatuationadulationbesottednesscompassioncarecaringregardsolicitudeconcernwarmthfriendlinessfriendshipkindnesscharitygoodwillsympathykindlinessaltruismphilanthropyunselfishnessbenevolencebrotherlinesssisterlinessfellow feelinghumanityrelationshiplove affairaffairromanceliaisonaffair of the heartintrigueamourOpposite hatred
   • ▪ a feeling of deep romantic or sexual attachment to someone: "they were both in love with her"
   • ▪ affectionate greetings conveyed to someone on one's behalf: "give her my love" Similar best wishesregardsgood wishesgreetingskind/kindest regardsfelicitationssalutationscomplimentsbestrespects
   • ▪ a formula for ending an affectionate letter: "take care, lots of love, Judy"
   • ▪ a personified figure of love, often represented as Cupid.
   • 2. a great interest and pleasure in something: "his love for football" Similar likingweaknesspartialitybentleaningproclivityinclinationdispositionenjoymentappreciationsoft spottastedelightrelishpassionzealappetitezestenthusiasmkeennesspredilectionpenchantfondness
   • 3. a person or thing that one loves: "she was the love of his life" Similar belovedloved onelove of one's lifedeardearestdear onedarlingsweetheartsweetsweet oneangelhoneyloverboyfriendgirlfriendsignificant otherbetrothedparamourinamoratainamoratoquerida
   • ▪ a friendly form of address: informal British "it's all right, love"
   • ▪ used in affectionate requests: informal "don't fret, there's a love"
   • 4. (in tennis, squash, and some other sports) a score of zero; nil: "love fifteen"

   verb

   • 1. feel deep affection for (someone): "he loved his sister dearly" Similar be in love withbe infatuated withbe smitten withbe besotted withbe passionate aboutcare very much forfeel deep affection forhold very dearadorethink the world ofbe devoted todote oncherishworshipidolizetreasureprizeinformal:be mad/crazy/nuts/wild abouthave a pash oncarry a torch forbe potty aboutOpposite hateloathedetest
   • ▪ feel a deep romantic or sexual attachment to (someone): "she really loved him" Similar be in love withbe infatuated withbe smitten withbe besotted withbe passionate aboutcare very much forfeel deep affection forhold very dearadorethink the world ofbe devoted todote oncherishworshipidolizetreasureprizeinformal:be mad/crazy/nuts/wild abouthave a pash oncarry a torch forbe potty aboutOpposite hateloathedetest
   • 2. like or enjoy very much: "I just love dancing" Similar like very muchdelight inenjoy greatlyhave a passion fortake great pleasure inderive great pleasure fromhave a great liking forbe addicted torelishsavourhave a weakness forbe partial tohave a soft spot forhave a taste forbe taken withhave a predilection forhave a proclivity forhave a penchant forinformal:get a kick from/out ofhave a thing about/forbe mad for/aboutbe crazy/nuts/wild aboutbe hooked onget off onget a buzz from/out ofbe potty aboutgo a bundle on

   Word Origin Old Englishlufu, of Germanic origin; from an Indo-European root shared by Sanskrit lubhyati ‘desires’, Latin libet ‘it is pleasing’, libido ‘desire’, also by leave2 and lief.

   Derivatives

   • 1. loveworthy adjective

   Scrabble Points: 7

   • L

     1

   • O

     1

   • V

     4

   • E

     1

   Powered by Oxford Dictionaries

   More definitions, origin and scrabble points

2. Top stories

   • 

     'No chemistry': 'Love is Blind's' Leo and Brittany address their breakup

     “There are different ways that non-scripted shows are produced," Coelen told the media outlet. "Sometimes you have an idea of where things are going while you’re filming.

     USA TODAY via Yahoo

     4 days ago

   • 

     HuffPost via Yahoo

     26 Of The Funniest Tweets About Cats And Dogs This Week (Oct. 5-11)

     7 hours ago

   • 

     BuzzFeed via Yahoo

     Barack Obama Called Out Conservatives Who "Make Excuses" For Donald Trump's Lies, And It's An Important Watch

     2 hours ago

   • 

     USA TODAY via Yahoo

     What happened between Stephen and Monica on 'Love is Blind'? And what is a sleep test?

     24 hours ago

   • HuffPost UK via Yahoo

     I've Tested 100s Of Sex Toys – These Are The 10 Of The Very Best

     11 hours ago

   • INSIDER via Yahoo

     I'm a wedding planner. Here are answers to 7 questions guests are often too embarrassed to ask.

     43 minutes ago

   View all

3. www.answers.com › performing-arts-ec › Connotative_meaning_of_loveConnotative meaning of love - Answers

   www.answers.com › performing-arts-ec › Connotative_meaning_of_love

   • Cached

   Aug 29, 2023 · Best Answer. Connotative means an emotional association with a phrase or word or an idea suggested by a word. The connotative meaning of love can be different for each person as it is what it ...

4. www.answers.com › english-language-arts › What_is_the_meaning_of_I_love_you_loadsWhat is the meaning of I love you loads? - Answers

   www.answers.com › english-language-arts › What_is_the_meaning_of_I_love_you_loads

   • Cached

   Aug 31, 2023 · Je t'aime énormément is a French equivalent of the English phrase "I love you loads!" The declarative statement also translates into English as "I am loving you loads," "I do love you loads," or ...

5. www.answers.com › religion-and-spirituality › What_does_it_mean_to_love_in_vainWhat does it mean to love in vain? - Answers

   www.answers.com › religion-and-spirituality › What_does_it_mean_to_love_in_vain

   • Cached

   Oct 24, 2023 · To love in vain means that you get nothing in return for your love. It means that you gave your heart to someone who did not care to have it. you love someone with all of your heart, you did ...

6. www.answers.com › education › What_Greek_word_comes_from_the_meaning_love_of_wisdomWhat Greek word comes from the meaning love of wisdom?

   www.answers.com › education › What_Greek_word_comes_from_the_meaning_love_of_wisdom

   • Cached

   Oct 10, 2023 · Love is αγάπη (agape) and wisdom is σοφία (Sophia). Hence philosophy is the love of wisdom. The Greek word for love of wisdom is philosophy. It's "latris tis sofias" or "λάτρης ...

7. www.answers.com › poetry › What_is_the_meaning_of_the_poem_'I_Love_the_Look_ofWhat is the meaning of the poem 'I Love the Look of Words' by...

   www.answers.com › poetry › What_is_the_meaning_of_the_poem_'I_Love_the_Look_of

   • Cached

   Mar 22, 2024 · the poem i love the look of word by Maya Angelou is about the thoughts and idea that come into mind while reading. In the poem "I Love the Look of Words" by Maya Angelou, the speaker expresses a ...

8. www.answers.com › water-sports › What_is_the_origin_of_love_many_trust_few_andWhat is the origin of love many trust few and always paddle ... -...

   www.answers.com › water-sports › What_is_the_origin_of_love_many_trust_few_and

   • Cached

   Sep 28, 2023 · Best Answer. This saying is misquoted, try: Know many, trust few, learn to paddle your own canoe. It comes from 2 poems dated 1850's as follows: Paddle your own Canoe - anonymous, printed in the ...

9. www.answers.com › performing-arts-ec › What_is_the_meaning_of_but_love_is_blindWhat is the meaning of but love is blind and lovers cannot ... -...

   www.answers.com › performing-arts-ec › What_is_the_meaning_of_but_love_is_blind

   • Cached

   Aug 29, 2023 · I believe the saying means that love makes you blind to the imperfections of your loved one. Not in a literal manner, it pertains to how the imperfections of whom one loves means nothing when in ...

10. www.answers.com › united-states-government › What_is_the_meaning_of_Dave_of_loveWhat is the meaning of Dave of love for the dealer? - Answers

    www.answers.com › united-states-government › What_is_the_meaning_of_Dave_of_love

    • Cached

    Nov 6, 2022 · Best Answer. The phrase "Dave of Love", in the context of Poker, can be found in the television shows "Sports Night" and "The West Wing", both created and written by Aaron Sorkin. Thus, one can ...

11. www.answers.com › fiction › In_Story_of_an_Hour_by_Kate_Chopin_what_does_had_neverIn Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin what does had never looked ......

    www.answers.com › fiction › In_Story_of_an_Hour_by_Kate_Chopin_what_does_had_never

    • Cached

    Mar 22, 2024 · In the more formal usage of the word "save" it is a preposition, meaning except. In other words, "had never looked save with love upon her" can be translated and reorganized to mean, "had never ...

12. www.answers.com › english-language-arts › What_is_the_meaning_of_naught_save_loveWhat is the meaning of naught save love? - Answers

    www.answers.com › english-language-arts › What_is_the_meaning_of_naught_save_love

    • Cached

    Apr 28, 2022 · What is love and its meaning? love is what would save the world. it is when you do the most unselfish thing for one person. it is when you are very selfish to another. this is the meaning coming ...