loves
Translation
to love, to adore
Examples
He loves his family very much.
He loves his family very much.
She loves chocolate cake.
She loves chocolate cake.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to have a strong feeling of affection for (sb./sth.) He loves his children.
((-ing/to-inf)) to enjoy (sth.) very much She loves swimming.
Similar Words
Synonyms: adores, cherishes, likes; Antonyms: hates, dislikes
Etymology
From Old English 'lufian' (to love). 'Loves' is the third-person singular present form.
Memory Tips
Remember the rule: for 'he', 'she', or 'it' in the present tense, add an 's' to the verb. He loves, she loves, it loves.