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liking

[lahy-king]

noun

  1. preference, inclination, or favor.

    to show a liking for privacy.

    Synonyms: , , , , ,
    Antonyms:
  2. pleasure or taste.

    much to his liking.

  3. the state or feeling of a person who likes. like.



liking

/ ˈɪɪŋ /

noun

  1. the feeling of a person who likes; fondness

  2. a preference, inclination, or pleasure

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • overliking noun
  • self-liking adjective
  • underliking noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of liking1

before 900; Middle English; Old English īܲԲ. See like 2, -ing 1
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If fireworks are more to your liking, “Wondrous Journeys” illuminates the skies above Walt Disney’s original Magic Kingdom via a show that serves as an ode to the company’s century of animation achievements.

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Once the hollandaise is perfected to your liking, flavor, tweak, or customize however you see fit.

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Sometimes you’re even ashamed of liking things that feel soft or good.

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McCullum said he and his side wants England fans to feel an "attachment" to them, liking them both as players and their style of cricket, while also winning series.

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While admitting to "liking a good pub", Doyle is not trying to make light of the dangers of alcohol abuse.

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