Background for liking

liking

/ˈlaɪkɪŋ/

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verb

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

Examples :

"I like hamburgers."

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verb

Examples :

"The new teacher is liking her students' enthusiasm for learning. "

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

Examples :

"She is really liking her new art class. "

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

Examples :

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

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

Examples :

"The cake looked delicious, liking it perfectly golden brown. "

appearance condition

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

Examples :

"He liked to have been too late."

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

Examples :

"He's liking his new math teacher; she seems very knowledgeable and approachable. "

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To liken; to compare.

Examples :

"The teacher liked the student's essay to a famous author's work, highlighting similar themes. "

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

Examples :

"I liked the picture of my niece's new bicycle on Facebook. "

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verb

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

Examples :

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

language linguistics word

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verb

Examples :

"With the heavy rain, the bus is liking to be late this morning. "

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noun

A like; a predilection.

Examples :

"His liking for spicy food is well-known among his family. "

attitude sensation emotion mind

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noun

Examples :

"goods bought on liking"

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