liking

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

“I like hamburgers.”

To please.

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

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

“I like to go to the dentist every six months.”

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.

“He liked to have been too late.”

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

“I really like Sandra but don't know how to tell her.”

To liken; to compare.

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

“I can't stand Bloggs' tomato ketchup, but I liked it on Facebook so I could enter a competition.”

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

“We could go to the museum if you like.”

To be likely.

A like; a predilection.

Approval.

“goods bought on liking”