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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Watch On Aimless but charming Lloyd (John Cusack) falls for the ambitious Diane (Ione Skye) as the end of high school draws near in this hilarious but also poignant film.

— David Faris, TheWeek, 29 Oct. 2026
Mortgage rates fell for a second consecutive week but remain elevated, according to Freddie Mac data released on Thursday, as a surge of inflation continues to weigh on financial markets.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026

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