A true desire sustained or prolonged.
Fervor, determination.
A display, musical composition, or play meant to commemorate the suffering of Jesus.
The suffering of Jesus leading up to and during his crucifixion.
An object of passionate or romantic love or strong romantic interest.
Any great, strong, powerful emotion, especially romantic love or extreme hate.
Sexual intercourse, especially when very emotional.
To give a passionate character to.
The state of being preferred over others.
The option to so select, and the one selected.
The selection of one thing or person over others (with the main adposition being "for" in relation to the thing or person, but possibly also "of")
Preferans, a card game, principally played in Eastern Europe.
A strong liking or personal valuation.
A preferential bias; partiality; discrimination.
To give preferential treatment to; to give a preference to.