The sense "no score" (in tennis, etc.) is 1742, from the notion of playing for love (1670s), that is, for no stakes. Meaning "a beloved person" is from early 13c. The weakened sense "liking, fondness" was in Old English. The Germanic words are from PIE root *leubh- "to care, desire, love." Send us feedback about these examples.Old English lufu "feeling of love romantic sexual attraction affection friendliness the love of God Love as an abstraction or personification," from Proto-Germanic *lubo (source also of Old High German liubi "joy," German Liebe "love " Old Norse, Old Frisian, Dutch lof German Lob "praise " Old Saxon liof, Old Frisian liaf, Dutch lief, Old High German liob, German lieb, Gothic liufs "dear, beloved"). These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'love.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2023 In Milwaukee, the girls love their school and have made good friends. 2023 Others just love their home and would rather add on than move. Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2023 My son loves their protein bars, which are boosted with adaptogens and contain naturally occurring essential amino acids. 2023 Oregonians apparently love their alone time. 2023 Coffee enthusiasts, campers and our Kitchen Lab experts love the AeroPress, which strikes the perfect balance of portability, usability and price. 2023 Still others love Tarot as a spiritual science. Lauren Smith Mcdonough, House Beautiful, 18 Apr. Verb With silvery-green foliage that has a minty scent and spikes of purple flowers that pollinators love, this is a must-have in any garden.
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