If you say that one person or thing is like another, you mean that they share some of the same qualities or features.
He looks like Father Christmas.
Kathy is a great mate, we are like sisters.
It's a bit like going to the dentist; it's never as bad as you fear.
It's nothing like what happened in the mid-Seventies.
This is just like old times.
...a mountain shaped like a reclining woman.
2. preposition
If you talk about what something or someone is like, you are talking about their qualities or features.
What was Bulgaria like?
What did she look like?
What was it like growing up in Costa Rica?
Joe still has no concept of what it's like to be the sole parent.
3. preposition
You can use like to introduce an example of the set of things or people that you have just mentioned.
The neglect that large cities like New York have received over the past 12 yearsis tremendous.
He could say things like, 'Let's go to the car' or 'Let us go for a walk' in French.
4. preposition
You can use like to say that someone or something is in the same situation as another person or thing.
It also moved those who, like me, are too young to have lived through the war.
Like many cities in Germany, it had to re-create itself after the second world war.
5. preposition
If you say that someone is behaving like something or someone else, you mean that they are behaving in a way that is typical of that kind of thing or person. Like is used in this way in many fixed expressions, for example to cry like a baby and to watch someone like a hawk.
I was shaking all over, trembling like a leaf.
Greenfield was behaving like an irresponsible idiot.
6. preposition
You can use like in expressions such as that's just like her and it wasn't like him to indicate that the person's behaviour is or is not typical of their character.
You should have told us. But it's just like you not to share.
Why does he want to do a mad thing like that? It's not like him.
7. conjunction
Like is sometimes used as a conjunction in order to say that something appears to be the case when it is not. Some peopleconsider this use to be incorrect.
His arms look like they might snap under the weight of his gloves.
On the train up to Waterloo, I felt like I was going on an adventure.
8. conjunction
Like is sometimes used as a conjunction in order to indicate that something happens or is done in the same way as something else. Some people consider this use to beincorrect.
People are strolling, buying ice cream for their children, just like they do everySunday.
He spoke exactly like I did.
We really were afraid, not like in the cinema.
9. preposition [with neg]
You can use like in negative expressions such as nothing like it and no place like it to emphasize that there is nothing as good as the situation, thing, or person mentioned.
[emphasis]
There's nothing like candlelight for creating a romantic mood.
There was no feeling like it in the world.
10. preposition [with neg]
You can use like in expressions such as nothing like to make an emphatic negative statement.
[emphasis]
Three hundred million dollars will be nothing like enough.
It's really not anything like as bad as it looks.
11. convention
Some people say like when they are thinking about what to say next or because it has become their habit to say it. Some people do not like this use.
[informal, spoken]
12. convention
Some people say like when they are reporting what they or another person said, or what they thought about something. Some people do not like this use.
[informal, spoken]
He said 'I'm attracted to you.' I'm like 'You're kidding!'
My dad was there and he's like: 'Yeah. Yeah. I want to come.'
More Synonyms of like
English Easy Learning GrammarPrepositionsA preposition is one of a small but very common group of words that relate differentitems to each other. Most English prepositions have a number of meanings ... Read more
like verb uses
(laɪk)
Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense likes, present participle liking, past tense, past participle liked
1. verb [no cont]
If you like something or someone, you think they are interesting, enjoyable, or attractive.
He likes baseball. [VERB noun]
I can't think why Grace doesn't like me. [VERB noun]
What music do you like best? [VERB noun]
I just didn't like being in crowds. [VERB verb-ing]
Do you like to go swimming? [VERB to-infinitive]
She likes her steak medium rare. [V n adj/prep]
That's one of the things I like about you. You're strong. [VERB noun + about]
Synonyms: enjoy, love, adore [informal], delight in More Synonyms of like
2. verb [no cont, no passive]
If you ask someone how they like something, you are asking them for their opinion of it and whether they enjoy it or find it pleasant.
How do you like America? [VERB noun/verb-ing]
How did you like the trip? [VERB noun/verb-ing]
3. verb [no cont]
If you like something such as a particular course of action or way of behaving, you approve of it.
I've been looking at the cookery book. I like the way it is set out. [VERB noun]
The U.S. administration would like to see a negotiated settlement to the war. [VERB to-infinitive]
She does not like her sister talking to strangers about the past. [VERB noun verb-ing]
I don't like relying on the judges' decisions. [VERB verb-ing]
[Also V n + about n/v-ing]
Synonyms: admire, approve of, appreciate, prize More Synonyms of like
4. verb [no cont, no passive]
If you say that you liketo do something or that you like something to be done, you mean that you prefer to do it or prefer it to be done aspart of your normal life or routine.
I like to get to airports in good time. [VERB to-infinitive]
I like him to look smart. [VERB noun to-infinitive]
5. verb
If you like something on social media, you click on a symbol to show that you like it.
Do you feel hurt if nobody likes your Instagram post? [VERB noun]
6. verb [no cont, no passive]
If you say that you wouldlike something or wouldlike to do something, you are indicating a wish or desire that you have.
I'd like a bath. [VERB noun]
If you don't mind, I think I'd like to go home. [VERB to-infinitive]
7. verb [no cont, no passive]
You can say that you would like to say something to indicate that you are about to say it.
I'd like to apologize. [VERB to-infinitive]
I would like to take this opportunity of telling you about a new service which weare offering. [VERB to-infinitive]
8. verb [no cont, no passive]
If you ask someone if they would like something or would like to do something, you are making a polite offer or invitation.
[politeness]
Here's your change. Would you like a bag? [VERB noun]
Perhaps while you wait you would like a drink at the bar. [VERB noun]
Would you like to come back for coffee? [VERB to-infinitive]
Synonyms: wish, want, choose, prefer More Synonyms of like
9. verb [no cont, no passive]
If you say to someone that you would like something or you would like them to do something, or ask them if they would like to do it, you are politely telling them what you want or what you want them to do.
[politeness]
I'd like an explanation. [VERB noun]
We'd like you to look around and tell us if anything is missing. [VERB noun to-infinitive]
Would you like to tell me what happened? [VERB to-infinitive]
like noun uses and phrases
(laɪk)
Word forms: plural likes
1. uncountable noun
You can use like in expressions such as like attracts like, when you are referring to two or more people or things that have the same or similar characteristics.
You have to make sure you're comparing like with like.
Homeopathic treatment is based on the 'like cures like' principle.
2. plural noun [usually poss NOUN]
Someone's likes are the things that they enjoy or find pleasant.
I thought that I knew everything about Jemma: her likes and dislikes, her politicalviewpoints.
Synonyms: liking, favourite, preference, cup of tea [informal] More Synonyms of like
3. countable noun [usually plural]
On social media, likes are symbols that people have clicked on to show that they like something.
They might try to dress in a way that generates Facebook likes.
4. See also liking
5.
See and the like
6.
See if you like
7.
See if you like
8.
See like anything/crazy/mad
9.
See the likes of sb/sth
10.
See (as) like as not
11.
See (whether you) like it or not
12.
See like that
13.
See like this/that
14.
See more like
15.
See something like
16.
See that's more like it
17.
See the like(s) of which
-like
(-laɪk)
combining form [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
-like combines with nouns to form adjectives which describe something as being similar to the thing referred to by the noun.
...beautiful purple-red petunia-like flowers.
...a tiny worm-like creature.
like in British English1
(laɪk)
adjective
1. (prenominal)
similar; resembling
preposition
2.
similar to; similarly to; in the manner of
acting like a maniac
he's so like his father
3.
used correlatively to express similarity in certain proverbs
like mother, like daughter
4.
such as
there are lots of ways you might amuse yourself — like taking a long walk, for instance
adverb
5. a dialect word for likely
6. not standard
as it were: often used as a parenthetic filler
there was this policeman just staring at us, like
7. be like …
conjunction
8. not standard
as though; as if
you look like you've just seen a ghost
9.
in the same way as; in the same way that
she doesn't dance like you do
noun
10.
the equal or counterpart of a person or thing, esp one respected or prized
compare like with like
her like will never be seen again
11. the like
12. the likes of
▶ USAGE The use of like to mean such as was formerly thought to be undesirable in formal writing, but has now become acceptable.It was also thought that as rather than like should be used to mean in the same way that, but now both as and like are acceptable: they hunt and catch fish as/like their ancestors used to. The use of look like and seem like before a clause, although very common, is thought by many people to be incorrector non-standard: it looks as though he won't come (not it looks like he won't come)
Word origin
shortened from Old English gelīc; compare Old Norse glīkr and līkr like
like in British English2
(laɪk)
verb
1. (transitive)
to find (something) enjoyable or agreeable or find it enjoyable or agreeable (to do something)
he likes boxing
he likes to hear music
2. (transitive)
to be fond of
3. (transitive)
to prefer or wish (to do something)
we would like you to go
4. (transitive)
to feel towards; consider; regard
how did she like it?
5. (intransitive)
to feel disposed or inclined; choose; wish
6. (transitive)
to indicate approval of (an item posted on a social media site)
7. (transitive) archaic
to please; agree with
it likes me not to go
noun
8. (usually plural)
a favourable feeling, desire, preference, etc (esp in the phrase likes and dislikes)
9.
an indication of approval for an item posted on a social media site
Word origin
Old English līcian; related to Old Norse līka, Dutch lijken
-like in British English
suffix forming adjectives
1.
resembling or similar to
lifelike
springlike
2.
having the characteristics of
childlike
ladylike
Word origin
from like1 (prep)
like in American English1
(laɪk)
adjective
1.
having almost or exactly the same qualities, characteristics, etc.; similar; equal
a cup of sugar and a like amount of flour
2. Rare
alike
3. Dialectal
likely
adverb
4. Informal
likely
like as not, he is already there
preposition
5.
similar to; somewhat resembling
she is like a bird
6.
in a manner characteristic of; similarly to
she sings like a bird
7.
in accord with the nature of; characteristic of
it's not like her to sleep late
8.
in the mood for; desirous of
to feel like sleeping
9.
indicative or prophetic of
that sounds like fun; it looks like a clear day tomorrow
10.
as for example
great dramatists like Sophocles and Shakespeare
conjunction Informal
11.
in the way that; as
it was just like you said
12.
as if
it looks like he is late
noun
13.
a person or thing regarded as the equal or counterpart of another or of the personor thing being discussed
I've never met her like
interjection
14. Informal
inserted into spoken sentences before or after a word, phrase, or clause, apparently without meaning or syntactic function, but possibly for emphasis
it's, like, hot
Idioms:
be like
like anything
like blazes
like to
nothing like
something like
the like
the like of
Word origin
ME lik, aphetic for ilik < OE gelic, similar, equal, lit., of the same form or shape, akin to Ger gleich < PGmc *galīka- < *ga-, prefix of uncert. meaning + *līka, body, (ON līk, Goth leik, OE lic): for IE base see lich
like in American English2
(laɪk)
verb intransitiveWord forms: liked or ˈliking
1. Obsolete
to please
2.
to be so inclined; choose
leave whenever you like
verb transitive
3.
to have a taste or fondness for; be pleased with; have a preference for; enjoy
4.
to want or wish
I would like to see him
5. Informal
to favor and support as the probable winner
I like Cleveland in the Series
noun
6. [pl.]
preferences, tastes, or affections
Idioms:
more like it
Derived forms
liker (ˈliker)
noun
Word origin
ME liken < OE lician (akin to Goth leikan) < base of lic, body, form (see like1): sense development: to be of like form—be like—be suited to—be pleasing to
-like in American English
(laɪk)
1. forming adjectives
like, characteristic of, suitable for
doglike, manlike, homelike
2. forming adverbs
in the manner of
coward-like
▶ USAGE: Words formed with -like are sometimes hyphenated and are always hyphenated when three l's fall together [bull-like]
Word origin
< like1
Examples of 'like' in a sentence
like
Most of those follow the brands they already like.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It looked just like they do in the cartoons.
The Sun (2016)
There are lots of people like us.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
He also likes the idea of touring.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
How could he say he liked that scene?
The Sun (2016)
Scots like to compare it to far-off bagpipes.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He dances like a dream, flying across the stage.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
I like to enjoy the game, to have fun and to express myself.
The Sun (2016)
He has strong likes and dislikes, although these aren't always tribal.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
You do not have to like baseball to enjoy this sweet fantasy drama.
The Sun (2010)
The trick does not work because it does not compare like with like.
Geraghty, Tony The Bullet Catchers (1989)
Now it already looks like he may be wiped out.
The Sun (2010)
That he just likes to get on with the job.
The Sun (2013)
Working people just like those he is meant to represent.
The Sun (2012)
Who do you like to dance with?
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
This is also a good chance to learn about your likes and dislikes.
The Sun (2006)
You must see your doctor and say you would like to withdraw slowly from your pills.
Trickett, Shirley Coming Off Tranquillizers and Sleeping Pills (1991)
That sounds like something from which we could all benefit.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
It seems a female trait to be concerned about one friend liking another more than you.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
We wondered if you would like to go ahead and book the surgery.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
When things like this happen it reminds you how precious life is.
The Sun (2011)
You should be like me and find a hobby to take your mind off it all.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Miami is the city with sights like no other.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
We use the leaves like spinach back home.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
We would like to thank the media and members of the public for their assistance.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
It sounded too much like a way to open myself up to needless criticism.
Christianity Today (2000)
We shall not look upon its like again for another four years.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
To do it with a split dressing room is like fighting with one hand tied behind your back.
The Sun (2015)
The eastern mountain looked flat, and the western peak was like the top of a volcano.
⇒ I can't think why Grace doesn't like me.我不明白格雷丝为什么不喜欢我。 (Wǒ bù míngbai Géléisī wèishénme bù xǐhuan wǒ.)
(= approve of)[action, behaviour]赞(贊)同 (zàntóng)
n
his likes and dislikes他的好恶(惡) (tā de hàowù)
to like doing sth喜欢(歡)做某事 (xǐhuan zuò mǒushì)
to like to do sth喜欢(歡)做某事 (xǐhuan zuò mǒushì)
⇒ I like to go to bed early during the week.不是周末的时候，我喜欢早点上床休息。 (Bù shì zhōumò de shíhou, wǒ xǐhuan zǎo diǎn shàngchuáng xiūxi.)
⇒ She doesn't like him working so hard.她不愿意他工作得那么辛苦。 (Tā bù yuànyǐ tā gōngzùo de nàme xīnkǔ.)
⇒ His wife didn't like him drinking so much.他妻子不愿意他喝这么多酒。 (Tā qīzi bù yuànyì tā hē zhème duō jiǔ.)
I would or I'd like an ice-cream/to go for a walk我想吃个(個)冰激凌(淩)/去散步 (wǒxiǎng chī gè bīngjilíng/qù sànbù)
would you like a coffee?你想不想来(來)杯咖啡？ (nǐ xiǎng bù xiǎng lái bēi kāfēi?)
if you like (in offers, suggestions) 如果你愿(願)意的话(話) (rúguǒ nǐ yuànyì de huà)
⇒ You can stay here if you like.如果你愿意的话，你可以呆在这里。 (Rúguǒ nǐ yuànyì de huà, nǐ kěyǐ dāi zài zhèlǐ.) (= in other words), 换句话说 (huàn jù huà shuō)
All related terms of 'like'
at once
( immediately ) 立刻 lìkè
in no time, in next to no time
立刻 lìkè
minute 1
( amount ) 极(極)小的 jí xiǎo de
once
( one time only ) 一次 yīcì
promptly
( immediately ) 立刻 lìkè
right
( not left ) 右边(邊)的 yòubiān de ⇒ her right hand → 她的右手 tā de yòushǒu
right away or right off
( immediately ) 立刻 lìkè
science
[ u ] ( scientific study ) 科学(學) kēxué
the sciences
理科 lǐkē
this minute
( inf ) 立刻 lìkè
time
[ u ] 时(時)间(間) shíjiān ⇒ a period of time → 一段时间 yī duàn shíjiān ⇒ I haven't got much time. → 我没太多时间。 Wǒ méi tài duō shíjiān.
like mad
( inf ) 拼命 pīnmìng
like this
像这(這)个(個)一样(樣)的 xiàng zhège yīyàng de
like crazy
拼命 pīnmìng
if you like
( in offers, suggestions ) 如果你愿(願)意的话(話) rúguǒ nǐ yuànyì de huà ⇒ You can stay here if you like. → 如果你愿意的话，你可以呆在这里。 Rúguǒ nǐ yuànyì de huà, nǐ kěyǐ dāi zài zhèlǐ. ( in other words ) → 换句话说 huàn jù huà shuō
and the like
诸(諸)如此类(類) zhū rú cǐ lèi
like a madman
像个(個)疯(瘋)子一样(樣) xiàng ge fēngzi yīyàng
to feel like
( want ) 想要 xiǎng yào ⇒ I feel like a stroll. → 我想散散步。 Wǒ xiǎng sànsànbù.
to look like
( person ) 长(長)得像 zhǎngde xiàng
I should like to
我很乐(樂)意 wǒ hěn lèyì
it seems like ...
看起来(來)像是 ... kàn qǐlái xiàng shì ...
to look like sb
( in appearance ) 长(長)得像某人 zhǎng de xiàng mǒurén
to look like sth
( in appearance ) 看起来(來)像某物 kàn qǐlái xiàng mǒuwù
to run like hell
( inf ) 拼命地跑 pīnmìng de pǎo
a house like ours
像我们(們)这(這)样(樣)的房子 xiàng wǒmen zhèyàng de fángzi
do you like jazz?
你喜欢(歡)爵士乐(樂)吗(嗎)？ nǐ xǐhuan juéshìyuè ma?
I like you a lot
我非常喜欢(歡)你 wǒ fēicháng xǐhuān nǐ
it feels like velvet
它摸上去像天鹅(鵝)绒(絨) tā mō shàngqù xiàng tiān'éróng
it looks like Jim
( it may be him ) 看起来(來)像吉姆 kàn qǐlái xiàng Jímǔ
it looks like rain
看来(來)要下雨了 kànlái yào xiàyǔ le
like a man possessed
像着(著)了魔似的人 xiàng zháole mó shìde rén
something like that
差不多 chàbuduō
that's just like him
他就是这(這)样(樣) tā jiùshì zhèyàng
to be like sth/sb
像某物/某人 xiàng mǒuwù/mǒurén
to go like clockwork
顺(順)利地进(進)行 shùnlì de jìnxíng
to like doing sth
喜欢(歡)做某事 xǐhuan zuò mǒushì
to like to do sth
喜欢(歡)做某事 xǐhuan zuò mǒushì ⇒ I like to go to bed early during the week. → 不是周末的时候，我喜欢早点上床休息。 Bù shì zhōumò de shíhou, wǒ xǐhuan zǎo diǎn shàngchuáng xiūxi. ⇒ She doesn't like him working so hard. → 她不愿意他工作得那么辛苦。 Tā bù yuànyǐ tā gōngzùo de nàme xīnkǔ. ⇒ His wife didn't like him drinking so much. → 他妻子不愿意他喝这么多酒。 Tā qīzi bù yuànyì tā hē zhème duō jiǔ.
to sound/taste like
听(聽)/尝(嘗)起来(來)像 tīng/cháng qǐlái xiàng
as if by/like magic
不可思议(議) bù kě sīyì
he doesn't like flying
他不喜欢(歡)坐飞(飛)机(機) tā bù xǐhuan zuò fēijī
I like him very much
我非常喜欢(歡)他 wǒ fēicháng xǐhuan tā
sit wherever you like
你喜欢(歡)坐哪儿(兒)就坐哪儿(兒) nǐ xǐhuan zuò nǎr jiù zuò nǎr
there's nothing like ...
什么(麼)也比不上 ... shénme yě bǐ bù shàng ...
to fit like a glove
正合适(適) zhèng héshì
to taste of/like sth
有/像某物的味道 yǒu/xiàng mǒuwù de wèidào
to work like a slave
像奴隶(隸)般工作 xiàng núlì bān gōngzuò
I'd like a fruit juice
我想要杯果汁 Wǒ xiǎng yào bēi guǒzhī
I've come to like him
我开(開)始喜欢(歡)上他了 wǒ kāishǐ xǐhuan shàng tā le
much as I like him ...
尽(儘)管我喜欢(歡)他，但是 ... jǐnguǎn wǒ xǐhuan tā, dànshì ...
take any card you like
拿你喜欢(歡)的任意一张(張)卡 ná nǐ xǐhuan de rènyì yī zhāng kǎ
(adjective)
Definition
resembling
She's a great friend; we are like sisters.
Synonyms
similar to
same as
allied to
equivalent to
parallel to
resembling
identical to
alike
We are very alike.
corresponding to
comparable to
akin to
approximating
analogous to
cognate to
Opposites
different
,
contrasted
,
unlike
,
opposite
,
dissimilar
,
divergent
(noun)
Definition
the equal or counterpart of a person or thing
We are dealing with an epidemic the like of which we have never seen.
Synonyms
equal
She was one of them, their equal.
equivalent
RTE, the Irish equivalent of the BBC
parallel
It is an ecological disaster with no parallel in the modern era.
match
I was no match for a man with such power.
twin
the twin of the chair she had at the cottage
counterpart
It is unlikely that his counterpart in India will disagree with him at this point.
Opposites
opposite
Usage note
The use of like to mean `such as' was in the past considered undesirable in formal writing, but has now become acceptable, for example in I enjoy team sports like football and rugby. However, the common use of look like and seem like to mean `look or seem as if' is thought by many people to be incorrect or nonstandard. You might say it looks as if (or as though) he's coming, but it is still wise to avoid it looks like he's coming, particularly in formal or written contexts.
proverb
Like breeds like
1 (verb)
Definition
to be fond of
He likes baseball.
Synonyms
enjoy
He enjoys playing cricket.
love
We loved the food so much, especially the fish dishes.
adore (informal)
I adore good books and the theatre.
delight in
go for
dig (slang)
I really dig this band's energy.
relish
He ate quietly, relishing his meal.
savour
I'm savouring the thought of a holiday next month.
revel in
be fond of
be keen on
be partial to
I am partial to red wine.
have a preference for
have a weakness for
Opposites
hate
,
dislike
,
loathe
,
despise
,
detest
,
abominate
2 (verb)
I like the way this book is set out.
Synonyms
admire
He admired the way she had coped with life.
approve of
appreciate
Anyone can appreciate our music.
prize
These items are greatly prized by collectors.
take to
esteem
a scholar whom he highly esteemed
cherish
I will cherish the memory of that visit for many years to come.
hold dear
take a shine to (informal)
think well of
Opposites
hate
,
dislike
,
loathe
,
despise
,
detest
,
abominate
3 (verb)
Definition
to feel disposed or inclined
Would you like to come back for coffee?
Synonyms
wish
We can dress as we wish nowadays.
want
Do you want another cup of coffee?
choose
You can just take out the interest every year, if you choose.
prefer
I prefer to go on self-catering holidays.
desire
He was bored and desired change in his life.
select
They selected only bright pupils.
fancy (British, informal)
I think he thinks I fancy him.
care
feel inclined
4 (verb)
How would you like it if people followed you round all the time?
Synonyms
wish
regard
I regard creativity as both a gift and a skill.
feel about
consider
You have to consider the feelings of those around you.
(noun)
Definition
a favourable feeling, desire, or preference
I know all her likes and dislikes, and her political viewpoints.
Synonyms
liking
She had a liking for good clothes.
favourite
He was a favourite of the king.
preference
Whatever your preference, we have a product to suit you.
cup of tea (informal)
predilection
his predilection for expensive whisky
partiality
a partiality for junk food
Additional synonyms
in the sense of adore
Definition
to like very much
I adore good books and the theatre.
Synonyms
like,
love,
enjoy,
go for,
dig (slang),
relish,
delight in,
revel in,
be fond of,
be keen on,
be partial to
in the sense of alike
Definition
similar
We are very alike.
Synonyms
similar,
close,
the same,
equal,
equivalent,
uniform,
parallel,
resembling,
identical,
corresponding,
akin,
duplicate,
analogous,
homogeneous,
of a piece,
cut from the same cloth,
like two peas in a pod
in the sense of appreciate
Definition
to value highly
Anyone can appreciate our music.
Synonyms
enjoy,
like,
value,
regard,
respect,
prize,
admire,
treasure,
esteem,
relish,
cherish,
savour,
rate highly
Synonyms of 'like'
like
Explore 'like' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of be partial to
Definition
to have a particular liking for
I am partial to red wine.
Synonyms
have a liking for,
care for,
be fond of,
be keen on,
be taken with,
have a soft spot for,
have a weakness for
in the sense of cherish
Definition
to cling to (an idea or feeling)
I will cherish the memory of that visit for many years to come.
Synonyms
cling to,
prize,
treasure,
hold dear,
cleave to
in the sense of choose
Definition
to consider it desirable or proper
You can just take out the interest every year, if you choose.
Synonyms
wish,
want,
desire,
see fit
in the sense of consider
Definition
to have regard for or care about
You have to consider the feelings of those around you.
Synonyms
bear in mind,
remember,
regard,
respect,
think about,
care for,
take into account,
reckon with,
take into consideration,
make allowance for,
keep in view
in the sense of counterpart
Definition
a person or thing complementary to or corresponding to another
It is unlikely that his counterpart in India will disagree with him at this point.
Synonyms
opposite number,
equal,
twin,
equivalent,
peer,
match,
fellow,
mate
in the sense of desire
Definition
to want very much
He was bored and desired change in his life.
Synonyms
want,
long for,
crave,
fancy (informal),
hope for,
ache for,
covet,
aspire to,
wish for,
yearn for,
thirst for,
hanker after,
set your heart on,
desiderate
in the sense of dig
Definition
to like or understand
I really dig this band's energy.
Synonyms
like,
love,
enjoy,
go for,
appreciate,
groove (obsolete, slang),
delight in,
be fond of,
be keen on,
be partial to
in the sense of equivalent
Definition
something that has the same use or function as something else
RTE, the Irish equivalent of the BBC
Synonyms
equal,
counterpart,
correspondent,
twin,
peer,
parallel,
match,
opposite number
in the sense of esteem
Definition
to have great respect or high regard for (someone)
a scholar whom he highly esteemed
Synonyms
respect,
admire,
think highly of,
like,
love,
value,
prize,
honour,
treasure,
cherish,
revere,
reverence,
be fond of,
venerate,
regard highly,
take off your hat to
in the sense of fancy
Definition
to be physically attracted to (another person)
I think he thinks I fancy him.
Synonyms
be attracted to,
find attractive,
desire,
lust after,
like,
prefer,
favour,
take to,
go for,
be captivated by,
have an eye for,
have a thing about (informal),
have eyes for,
take a liking to
Additional synonyms
in the sense of favourite
Definition
a person or thing regarded with especial preference or liking
He was a favourite of the king.
Synonyms
darling,
pet,
preference,
blue-eyed boy (informal),
pick,
choice,
dear,
beloved,
idol,
fave (informal),
teacher's pet,
the apple of your eye
in the sense of love
Definition
to like (to do something) very much
We loved the food so much, especially the fish dishes.
Synonyms
enjoy,
like,
desire,
fancy (informal),
appreciate,
relish,
delight in,
savour,
take pleasure in,
have a soft spot for,
be partial to,
have a weakness for,
LUV
in the sense of match
Definition
a person or thing able to provide competition for another
I was no match for a man with such power.
Synonyms
equal,
rival,
equivalent,
peer,
competitor,
counterpart
in the sense of parallel
Definition
something with similar features to another
It is an ecological disaster with no parallel in the modern era.
Synonyms
equivalent,
counterpart,
match,
equal,
twin,
complement,
duplicate,
analogue,
likeness,
corollary
in the sense of partiality
a partiality for junk food
Synonyms
liking,
love,
taste,
weakness,
preference,
inclination,
affinity,
penchant,
fondness,
predisposition,
predilection,
proclivity (formal)
in the sense of predilection
Definition
a preference or liking
his predilection for expensive whisky
Synonyms
liking,
love,
taste,
weakness,
fancy,
leaning,
tendency,
preference,
bias,
inclination,
penchant,
fondness,
propensity,
predisposition,
proclivity (formal),
partiality,
proneness
in the sense of prefer
I prefer to go on self-catering holidays.
Synonyms
choose,
elect,
opt for,
pick,
wish,
desire,
would rather,
would sooner,
incline towards
in the sense of preference
Definition
a liking for one thing above the rest
Whatever your preference, we have a product to suit you.
Synonyms
liking,
wish,
taste,
desire,
bag (slang),
leaning,
bent,
bias,
cup of tea (informal),
inclination,
penchant,
fondness,
predisposition,
predilection,
proclivity (formal),
partiality
in the sense of prize
Definition
to value highly
These items are greatly prized by collectors.
Synonyms
value,
appreciate,
treasure,
esteem,
cherish,
hold dear,
regard highly,
set store by
in the sense of regard
Definition
to look upon or think of in a specified way
I regard creativity as both a gift and a skill.
Synonyms
consider,
see,
hold,
rate,
view,
value,
account,
judge,
treat,
think of,
esteem (formal),
deem,
look upon,
adjudge
Additional synonyms
in the sense of relish
Definition
to savour or enjoy (an experience) to the full
He ate quietly, relishing his meal.
Synonyms
enjoy,
like,
prefer,
taste,
appreciate,
savour,
revel in,
luxuriate in
in the sense of savour
Definition
to enjoy (a pleasure) for as long as possible
I'm savouring the thought of a holiday next month.
Synonyms
relish,
like,
delight in,
revel in,
luxuriate in,
gloat over
in the sense of select
Definition
to choose (someone or something) in preference to another or others
They selected only bright pupils.
Synonyms
choose,
take,
pick,
prefer,
opt for,
decide on,
adopt,
single out,
fix on,
cherry-pick,
settle upon
in the sense of twin
Definition
one of a pair of people or things that are identical or very similar