amar
/aˈmaɾ/ · A1 · verb
to love, have great affection for, care about
❤️ amar = Latin amare, to love; same root as amorous and amateur
From Latin amare. English kept the root in amorous (full of love), amiable (lovable), and amateur (one who does something for love of it, not pay). Spot the am- and you have the meaning: am- = love.