English Explanatory Dictionary

belove

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. simple past of belive
verb
  1. To please.
  2. To be pleased with; like.
  3. To love.

Pronunciation

/bɪˈləʊv/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-belove1.wav /bɪˈloʊv/ /bɪˈlʌv/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-belove2.wav /bɪˈlʊv/

Word forms

belove beloves beloving beloved

Etymology

From Middle English belove, from Old English belāf, first and third person singular past indicative of belīfan (“to remain”).

Related words

beloved
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