loves

[luvz]

loves Definition

• 1. third person singular present tense of love, expressing a present action or state of being
• 2. a feeling of strong attachment or admiration towards someone or something

Using loves: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "loves" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She loves to dance.

• Example

  He loves his family more than anything.

• Example

  The dog loves to play fetch.

• Example

  They say that everyone loves a good story.

loves Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for loves

• adores
• cherishes
• treasures

Antonyms for loves

• hates
• dislikes
• detests

Phrases with loves

• for the love of

  used to express frustration, surprise, or emphasis

  Example

  For the love of all that is holy, please stop talking!

• labor of love

  work done for the sake of one's own enjoyment or benefit, rather than for payment or other reward

  Example

  She spent months restoring the old car as a labor of love.

• puppy love

  an intense but relatively shallow romantic attachment, typically felt by young people

  Example

  They were just experiencing puppy love and didn't take their relationship seriously.

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Summary: loves in Brief

The word 'loves' [luvz] is the third person singular present tense of the verb 'love,' indicating a present action or state of being. It also refers to a feeling of strong attachment or admiration towards someone or something. Examples include 'She loves to dance' and 'They say that everyone loves a good story.' Phrases like 'for the love of' and 'labor of love' add emphasis and depth to the meaning of 'loves.'