noun
Her love for him grew over the years
In his retirement, Charles has developed a love for golf
Let me tell you something, my love. Come live with me and be my love
He has great love for his fellow human beings
He still makes love to his wife even though they are both in their eighties
love affair
He's been having a love affair with his secretary
George allows nothing to interfere with his love affair with tennis
verb
Only after ten years of friendship did she discover that she loved him
She loves chocolates. I just love your new dress! Love me, love my dog