lover
Translation
lover, admirer, enthusiast
Examples
He wrote a poem for his lover.
He wrote a poem for his lover.
She is a lover of classical music.
She is a lover of classical music.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) lover He is her secret lover.
a ((lover)) of sth. She is a lover of art.
Similar Words
Synonyms: partner, sweetheart, enthusiast, fan
Etymology
From the verb 'love' + the agent noun suffix '-er'. A person who loves.
Memory Tips
A 'lover' can be a romantic partner or a 'lover of' something, like art or music.