lover
ˈlʌvə
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Definition of lover - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
romantic partnerperson romantically involved with another
  • She introduced him as her lover at the party.
companion partner significant other
2.
enthusiastperson with a strong interest in something
  • He is a lover of classical music.
aficionado enthusiast
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Expressions with lover

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person passionate about mountain activities
As a mountain lover, he enjoys rock climbing and skiing.
individual with a strong passion for music
As a music lover, he spends hours listening to albums.
person who loves nature, either for enjoyment or environmental care
She is a nature lover who hikes and protects forests.
someone who enjoys being in the sun
She is a sun lover and spends hours at the beach.
person who enjoys drinking and learning about wine
She is a wine lover who attends tastings regularly.
person in a romantic relationship living together unmarried
She introduced her live-in lover to her friends.

Origin of lover

Old English, lufu (love) + -er (one who does)

Terms with lover included in their meaning

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former lover
person one was once in love with
party lover
person who is known for loving and attending many parties
food lover
person who loves eating and tasting different foods
romantic
male lover
book lover
person who loves reading and collecting books
chocolate lover
person who loves eating chocolate a lot
nature lover
individual preferring nature over urban settings
romantic
rebuffed by a lover without warning

Examples of lover in a sentence

  • They traveled the world as lovers.
  • She is a lover of fine art.
  • He's a lover of exotic cuisine.

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  1. French:amant, passionné, ...
  2. German:Liebhaber, Enthusiast, ...
  3. Italian:amante, appassionato, ...
  4. Spanish:amante, entusiasta, ...
  5. Portuguese:amante, entusiasta, ...
  6. Chinese:情人, 爱好者, ...
  7. Japanese:恋人, 愛好家, ...
  8. Arabic:حبيب, محب, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְאַהֵב, חוֹבֵב, ...
  10. Russian:любовник, любитель, ...
  11. Ukrainian:коханець, поціновувач, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रेमी, शौकीन, ...

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