love

/ˈləv/

Middle English, from Old English lufu; akin to Old High German luba love, Old English lēof dear, Latin lubēre, libēre to please

noun

  1. strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties

  2. attraction based on sexual desire : affection and tenderness felt by lovers

  3. affection based on admiration, benevolence, or common interests

give her my love

verb

  1. to hold dear : cherish

  2. to feel a lover's passion, devotion, or tenderness for

  3. caress

noun

  1. a romantic attachment or episode between lovers

  2. a lively enthusiasm