love-v; 3 Senses

Sense Number 1: have a great affection, liking, or desire for

Commentary: Syntax Includes: NP1[agent[human]] LOVE NP2 NP1[agent[human]] LOVE COMP

Examples:
I love you.
Last night he told me he loved me.
I'm sure he loves his kids.
She loves animals.
I absolutely love chocolate.
He really loves his job.
I love cooking.
I'd love a cup of coffee if you're making one.
I'd love for you to come to dinner tonight.

Mappings:
VerbNet: admire-31.2-1
FrameNet: Experiencer_subj
PropBank: love.01,love.02
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 2, 3

Sense Number 2: thrive on, tend to, have the need

Commentary: Syntax Includes: NP1 LOVE NP2 NP1 LOVE COMP
NOTE: NP1 is non-human.

Examples:
The cactus loves hot, dry air.
My car absolutely loves highways.
This insect loves hiding in dark places.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: NM

Sense Number 3: have sexual intercourse with

Examples:
Lord, we loved all night the day before he left for Vietnam.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 4