A1 — Beginnerverb
amare
to love
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
adorarevoler benetenere aapprezzarestimare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
odiaredetestaredisprezzareavversareaborrire
Usage note
'Amare' is to love (romantic or deep). 'Voler bene' is to love in a warm, familial way. 'Adorare' is to adore. 'Apprezzare' is to appreciate. 'Amare' + noun = to love (a thing).
Example
"Ama la sua famiglia più di ogni altra cosa."
"He loves his family more than anything else."
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