Strong affection.

A person who is the object of romantic feelings; a darling, a sweetheart, a beloved.

A term of friendly address, regardless of feelings.

“Hello love, how can I help you?”

(usually transitive, sometimes intransitive, stative) To have a strong affection for (someone or something).

“I love my spouse.   I love you!”

To need, thrive on.

“Mold loves moist, dark places.”

To be strongly inclined towards something; an emphatic form of like.

“I love walking barefoot on wet grass;  I'd love to join the team;  I love what you've done with your hair”