• have an affection for sy, to be hooked on sy, to be wired into sy, to bear sy love, to go for sy
• have a liking for sg, have a relish for sg, to be fond of sg, to be hooked on sg, to be sucker for sg, to care for
• to love sy to distraction
• to love sy this side idolatry, to love sy this side of idolatry
• to prefer sy to all others
• affectionate, beau, beaux, fond, lover, loving, mistress, paramour, sweetheart, sweetie, tender, warm
• affection, attachment, fondness, liking, love, loving-kindness