Which is correct, 'love for eating' or 'love of eating'?

Neither is incorrect. The better option will depend on what you're trying to communicate. The difference is subtle: "He had a love of eating" is the more common usage, and is better suited to communicate a fact. read more

love of eating' is more general and common, and correct 'love for eating' is less common and more of a specially chosen phrase for effect, or for foreigners not familiar with the subtleties of the language. read more

Gerund, infinitive: I <enjoy, like, love> <eating, to eat> pizza. Discussion in 'English Only' started by Ni neu, Apr 2, 2007. read more

This is my approach toward your question. From this simple context, the core meaning is the same. But there is a subtle difference. A few verbs in English falls into this category. i.e. Love, hate, like etc.. read more