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
verb
Meaning
To be likely.