ahem... love doesn't have one meaning... please don't jump to conclusions just when someone say love...
1.
very strong affection: an intense feeling of tender affection and compassion
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Young children need unconditional love.
2.
passionate attraction and desire: a passionate feeling of romantic desire and sexual attraction <= I don't agree with that part but that's what encarta is saying...
3.
somebody much loved: somebody who is loved romantically
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He was her first real love.
4.
romantic affair: a romantic affair, possibly sexual <= argh... can't they seperate love and lust?
5.
strong liking: strong liking for or pleasure gained from something
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his love of music
6.
something eliciting enthusiasm: something that elicits deep interest and enthusiasm in somebody
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Music was his greatest love but he also liked ballet.
7.
beloved: used as an affectionate word to somebody loved