liking
Meaning
-
present participle and gerund of like
Synonyms
taste in or for something
zeal for something
taking delight in
preconceived opinion
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English likinge, likinde, likende, likande, licande, from Old English līciende, līciġende, from Proto-Germanic *līkāndz, present participle of Proto-Germanic *līkāną, equivalent to like + -ing.
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- To enjoy, be pleased by; favor; be in favor of.
- To please.
- (obsolete) To derive pleasure of, by or with someone or something.
- To prefer and maintain (an action) as a regular habit or activity.
- (obsolete) 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.
- To find attractive; to prefer the company of; to have mild romantic feelings for.
- (obsolete) To liken; to compare.
- To show support for, or approval of, something posted on the Internet by marking it with a vote.
- To want, desire. See also would like.
- (informal) Of inanimate objects:
- (informal) Of inanimate objects:
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