The following definitions come from the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, presenting the breadth of meaning behind one of the most powerful words in any language.
Love — Noun
1
Strong affection arising from kinship or personal ties — such as maternal love for a child.
2
Attraction based on sexual desire — affection and tenderness felt by lovers.
3
Affection based on admiration, benevolence, or common interests.
4
Warm attachment, enthusiasm, or devotion to something.
5
The object of attachment — a beloved person or darling.
6
Unselfish, loyal and benevolent concern for another's good — including God's fatherly concern for humankind, and brotherly concern for others.
7
A person's adoration of God.
Love — Verb
Love as a transitive verb means:
- ◆To hold dear or cherish
- ◆To feel a lover's passion, devotion, or tenderness for another
- ◆To like or desire actively; to take pleasure in something
- ◆To thrive in certain conditions