loves
word · lemma: love
/ˈɫəvz/
luhvz
/lˈʌvz/
luhvz
Definition
'Loves' is the third person singular present tense of 'love', meaning he, she, or it feels strong affection or deep liking for someone or something.
Usage & Nuances
Used only for he/she/it (third person singular). Common with people, pets, activities, or things. Do not use 'loves' for 'I' or 'you'. Often confused with 'likes', but 'loves' is much stronger.
Spanish: amaPortuguese (BR): amaPortuguese (PT): amaChinese (Simplified): 爱Chinese (Traditional): 愛Hindi: प्यार करता है - प्यार करती हैArabic: يحبBengali: ভালবাসে - ভালোবাসেRussian: любитJapanese: 愛している - 好き（深い意味）Vietnamese: yêuKorean: 사랑한다Turkish: severUrdu: محبت کرتا ہے - محبت کرتی ہےIndonesian: menyukai sekali - sangat mencintai
Example Sentences
She loves chocolate.
basic
He loves his dog.
basic
My sister loves to read books.
basic
He loves spending his weekends at the beach.
natural
Her cat loves playing with the new toy.
natural
The crowd loves when the band plays their favorite song.
natural