make love verb2 •(euphemistic) To engage in sexual intercourse.I caught them making love on my couch. •(no longer used) To make amorous approaches (to); to woo, romance, court.So from thenceforth, when loue he to her made, / VVith better tearmes she did him entertaine, / VVhich gaue him hope, and did him halfe persvvade, / That he iunb time her ioyaunce should obtaine. — 1596 formsmade love · making love · makes love