liking

• Существительное, обозначающее чувство удовольствия, наслаждения или симпатии к кому-либо или чему-либо.

A noun referring to a feeling of pleasure, enjoyment, or fondness for someone or something.

uncountable

1. Feeling of pleasure or enjoymentB1formal

   A feeling of pleasure, enjoyment, or fondness for someone or something.

   Симпатия

   • She has a great liking for classical music.
   • He developed a strong liking for his new colleague.
   • The child showed a clear liking for chocolate ice cream.

   Synonymsaffectionenjoymentfondnessinclinationpenchantpleasurepredilectionpreferencetaste

   Antonymsaversiondisgustdislikedistastehatredloathing

• Глагол, используемый для выражения того, что что-то кажется приятным, привлекательным или удовлетворительным; также может функционировать как предлог.

A verb used to express finding something agreeable, enjoyable, or satisfactory; it may also function as a preposition.

1. To find agreeableA1formal

   To have a positive feeling towards someone or something.

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   • She likes listening to music in the evenings.
   • Do you like chocolate cake?
   • I like my new neighbors because they are friendly.

   Synonymsadoreappreciatecare forenjoyfancyloverelishsavor

   Antonymsabhordetestdislikehateloathe

2. To enjoy or preferA1formal

   To take pleasure in or prefer an activity or thing.

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   • He likes playing football with his friends.
   • They like walking in the park during weekends.
   • She likes reading novels more than watching movies.

   Synonymsadoreappreciatecare forenjoyfancylovepreferrelishsavor

   Antonymsabhordespisedetestdislikehateloatheresent

3. To want or desireA1informal

   To express a wish or desire for something.

   Хотеть

   • I would like a cup of coffee.
   • She likes to travel to exotic places.
   • He likes to have a quiet evening at home.

   Synonymscravedesirefancywantwish

   Antonymsabhordetestdislikehateloathe