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I love you

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English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /aɪ ˈlʌv juː/
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Phrase

I love you

  1. An affirmation of affection or deep caring, especially to a family member.
    "I love you, Mom," said Candace.
    • 2008, Wally Lamb, The Hour I First Believed, Ch.3, at p.73:
      I love you, Lolly: I should have been saying it at the end of every one of those goddamn Sunday-evening calls. Should have been calling her. I love you: Why did that simple three-syllable sentence always get stuck in my throat?
  2. An affirmation of romantic feeling to a lover or spouse.
    "I love you, Camille," said Dan.
  3. A platonic expression of strong inclination or liking to a friend.
    I love you, man, but you need some professional help.

Synonyms

  • 143 (pager slang)
  • ILY (initialism)

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