valentine

Thân thiện

Will you be my valentine?

Definition

Noun: 1. A card sent or given (as to a sweetheart) on Saint Valentine's Day: A decorative greeting card, often expressing romantic affection or friendship, exchanged on February 14th. 2. A sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day: The person to whom one sends or gives a valentine card; a person affectionately regarded as one's sweetheart or special friend on this day.

Examples

• Noun (Card):
  • She received a beautiful handmade valentine in the mail.
  • The children made valentines for everyone in their class.
• Noun (Person):
  • He asked her, "Will you be my valentine?"
  • My valentine took me out for a lovely dinner.

Advanced Usage

• "Be my valentine": A traditional, often direct, question or request asking someone to be one's romantic partner or special person for Valentine's Day.
  • He was nervous when he asked her to be his valentine.
• "Secret valentine": A valentine (either a card/gift or the person sending/receiving it) whose identity is not revealed.
  • We're doing a secret valentine gift exchange at the office.

Variants and Related Words

• Valentine's Day (proper noun): The holiday on February 14th dedicated to celebrating romantic love and affection.
  • We always go out for dinner on Valentine's Day.

Synonyms

• Sweetheart: A person with whom one is in love.
• Beloved: A person who is dearly loved.
• Greeting card: A card sent to convey a message, especially for a holiday.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a card sent or given (as to a sweetheart) on Saint Valentine's Day
2. a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
   • will you be my valentine?

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