verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

affect, move, touch

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Example Sentences

Example:The news affected him deeply.

Definition:To move or influence emotionally; to have an emotional effect on.

From affect

Example:His words moved the entire congregation.

Definition:To excite or arouse (especially emotion or feeling).

From move

Example:The song touched her heart.

Definition:To evoke strong feelings in; to move emotionally.

From touch