LOSE ONE'S HEART (TO) Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

lose one's heart (to)

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Definition of lose one's heart (to)

as in love

to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for I was a salesman before I lost my heart to woodworking.

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fall for

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Cut back catmint, hostas, and salvia in fall for tidier gardens, pest prevention, and improved flowering.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2026
Because the rain will be falling for many hours, the flash flood threat is low but can't be ruled out.

— Matthew DeLucia, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026

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