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Artist Unknown, Hunter College MFA Thesis Exhibition
Manhattan, NY from my 2011 archive

February 14, 2012

Love is complicated and hard to define, most people can agree on that. Below is what Merriam-Webster has to say on the subject. Sounds complex because it is. Enjoy this day with those that you hold near and dear. Happy Valentine's Day, xoxo.

    love noun \ˈləv\

    Definition of LOVE

    1 a (1) : strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties
                 <maternal love for a child>
          (2) : attraction based on sexual desire : affection and tenderness felt by lovers
          (3) : affection based on admiration, benevolence, or common interests
                 <love for his old schoolmates>

       b : an assurance of affection <give her my love>

    2 : warm attachment, enthusiasm, or devotion <love of the sea>

    3 a : the object of attachment, devotion, or admiration <baseball was his first love>

       b (1) : a beloved person : DARLING —often used as a term of endearment
          (2) British —used as an informal term of address

    4 a : unselfish loyal and benevolent concern for the good of another: as
          (1) : the fatherly concern of God for humankind
          (2) : brotherly concern for others

       b : a person's adoration of God

    5 : a god or personification of love

    6 : an amorous episode : LOVE AFFAIR

    7 : the sexual embrace : COPULATION

    Examples of LOVE

      •  Children need unconditional love from their parents.
      •  He was just a lonely man looking for love.

    Origin of LOVE

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

      First Known Use: before 12th century

    Related to LOVE

      Synonyms: affection, attachment, devotedness, devotion, fondness, passion

      Antonyms: abomination, hate, hatred, loathing, rancor

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