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liking

/ˈlaɪkɪŋ/

verb

Meaning

  • To enjoy, be pleased by; favor; be in favor of.

    "I like hamburgers."

  • To please.

  • To derive pleasure of, by or with someone or something.

  • To prefer and maintain (an action) as a regular habit or activity.

    "I like to go to the dentist every six months."

  • To have an appearance or expression; to look; to seem to be (in a specified condition).

  • To come near; to avoid with difficulty; to escape narrowly.

    "He liked to have been too late."

  • To find attractive; to prefer the company of; to have mild romantic feelings for.

    "I really like Sandra but don't know how to tell her."

  • To liken; to compare.

  • To show support for, or approval of, something posted on the Internet by marking it with a vote.

    "I can't stand Bloggs' tomato ketchup, but I liked it on Facebook so I could enter a competition."

  • (with 'would' and in certain other phrases) To want, desire. See also would like.

    "We could go to the museum if you like."

Synonyms

enjoy,
fancy,
love

verb

Meaning

  • To be likely.