fall in love
idiom
: to begin to feel romantic love for someone
They fell (madly/passionately) in love (with each other).
—sometimes used figurativelyShe fell in love with sailing the first time she tried it.
Examples of fall in love in a Sentence
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And the only things better than the sweet reprieve of air conditioning might be watching elements fall in love, a friend’s trip go deadly, technology turn evil, and singles mingle.
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James Grebey, Vulture, 16 June 2023
That is, until Kristy realizes that Lucia’s New York apartment doesn’t come with a hot man to fall in love with . . .
—Katie Barsotti, The New Yorker, 13 June 2023
And the tone and spirit that made everyone fall in love with the book are certainly still there.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 12 June 2023
After his last long-term relationship didn’t work out, Aaron B. is excited for the chance to fall in love again and can’t wait for his Bachelorette journey to begin.
—Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 1 June 2023
The story follows two writers, Milo and John, who fall in love.
—Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2023
As viewers follow Charlotte and George's ups and downs, they're also given a peek into the lives of two of their confidantes, Brimsley and Reynolds, who fall in love.
—Olivia Evans, Women's Health, 12 May 2023
Trump nonetheless maintains a strong grip on a significant portion of the Republican base that has yet to fall in love with an alternative.
—Steve Peoples, BostonGlobe.com, 8 June 2023
This Kenyan film directed by Wanuri Kahiu tells the story of two young women who become friends and eventually fall in love.
—Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 9 May 2023
James Grebey, Vulture, 16 June 2023
That is, until Kristy realizes that Lucia’s New York apartment doesn’t come with a hot man to fall in love with . . .
—Katie Barsotti, The New Yorker, 13 June 2023
And the tone and spirit that made everyone fall in love with the book are certainly still there.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 12 June 2023
After his last long-term relationship didn’t work out, Aaron B. is excited for the chance to fall in love again and can’t wait for his Bachelorette journey to begin.
—Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 1 June 2023
The story follows two writers, Milo and John, who fall in love.
—Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2023
As viewers follow Charlotte and George's ups and downs, they're also given a peek into the lives of two of their confidantes, Brimsley and Reynolds, who fall in love.
—Olivia Evans, Women's Health, 12 May 2023
Trump nonetheless maintains a strong grip on a significant portion of the Republican base that has yet to fall in love with an alternative.
—Steve Peoples, BostonGlobe.com, 8 June 2023
This Kenyan film directed by Wanuri Kahiu tells the story of two young women who become friends and eventually fall in love.
—Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 9 May 2023
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“Fall in love.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20in%20love. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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