Relove
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹiːˈlʌv/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Relove is a verb meaning (transitive, obsolete) To love in return.
Meaning
(transitive, obsolete) To love in return.
Example Sentences
To own for him so familiar and levelling an affection as love, much more to expect to be reloved by him, were not the least saucy presumption man could he guilty of, did not his own commandments make it a duty.
He therefore that begins to love, doth thereby render the person beloved his debtor, and acquires a just right to be beloved by him again, though he should have no other pretence to or interest in his affections; especially if he be one who is much our superior in all endearing perfections and accomplishments; because this must needs render his love more valuable, and consequently augment our obligation to relove him.
Word Forms
- reloves
- reloving
- reloved
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include redame, belove, requite, rejoice, lovelify, relace.
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