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romance

/ɹəˈmæns/
noun
  1. A story relating to chivalry; a story involving knights, heroes, adventures, quests, etc.

  2. An intimate relationship between two people; a love affair.

  3. A strong obsession or attachment for something or someone.

Antonymsplatonic, platonic love, platonic relationship
verb
  1. To woo; to court.

  2. To write or tell romantic stories, poetry, letters, etc.

  3. To talk extravagantly and imaginatively; to build castles in the air.

Synonymsmake love, put the moves on, solicit

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