English

make love

meɪk lʌv
Meaning: to have sex, often implying emotional connection
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base make love
3rd person singular present makes love
Present participle making love
Past made love
Will future will make love
Going-to future going to make love
Imperative negative don't make love / do not make love

Example

The couple made love in the moonlight.
The couple made love in the moonlight.

Usage Notes

A more romantic or polite way to say 'have sex'. It often implies a deep emotional bond between the partners.

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