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love on

B2 informal inseparable transitive
In simple words

You give someone lots of hugs and affection to show you love them.

Meanings

1 B2 idiomatic informal

To show someone a great deal of physical affection — hugging, kissing, cuddling — as an expression of love.

"The moment she got home, she just wanted to love on her dog."

Grammar: inseparable
2 B2 idiomatic informal

To treat someone with special warmth, care, and encouragement, especially when they need support.

"After a rough week, her friends came over just to love on her and lift her spirits."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

Primarily American English, especially Southern US. Very warm and affectionate in tone. Common when talking about children, pets, and loved ones. Increasingly used in African American Vernacular English (AAVE) and broadly in American pop culture.

Commonly used with

baby dog kids each other yourself friends

Forms

Base
love on
I/you/we/they
3rd person
loves on
he/she/it
Past simple
loved on
yesterday
Past participle
loved on
have + pp
-ing form
loving on
continuous

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Synonyms

dote on shower with affection cuddle smother with kisses lavish affection on spoil

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