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adjective

as in wanted

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verb

past tense of like
1
as in enjoyed
to wish to have I'd like another slice of pizza, but I've already eaten more than I should have

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2
as in preferred
to show partiality toward I like romantic comedies more than action movies

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3
as in loved
to take pleasure in an adventuresome young woman who likes skydiving

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4
as in pleased
to see fit feel free to order whatever you like from the menu

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Recent Examples of liked
Verb
Pitman liked finding cars that drivers didn’t want found. — Paige Williams, New Yorker, 22 June 2026 The in-betweener who tries and tries to blend in, to be normal, to be cool, to be good, to be liked. — Literary Hub, 29 June 2026 This was a bet that Geoff Clark and I both liked and shared with all readers. — David Troy, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026 Everything changed when the club were approached with the information that Glasner liked the idea of joining them. — Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 1 July 2026 Which Beyoncé song would Hart have liked to work into Lestat’s music as an influence? — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026 So Brooks, ever on a quest to prove himself, liked that Tolkin saw him as an intellectual—or at least a could-be intellectual. — Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026 Amid the pullback, here are a few negative beta stocks to consider that are well liked by Evercore ISI. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 23 June 2026 Jack Nicholson liked to get up to some silly antics on the set of A Few Good Men, his costar Kevin Pollak said. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liked
  1. wanted
  2. enjoyed
  3. preferred
  4. loved
  5. pleased
  6. desirable
  7. favored
  8. savored
Adjective
  • The wanted fugitive is described as being 6 feet tall with a weight between 147 and 190 pounds.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 25 June 2026
  • Guerrero, 42, had been one of the most wanted criminal figures in the hemisphere.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
Definition of wanted
Verb
  • The brothers were born in India and raised in Australia, where Johnny enjoyed a brief career as a semi professional cricket player.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Goodson explains that pomegranates thrive in warm climates and are widely enjoyed around the world.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of enjoyed
Verb
  • While cash is preferred by many technicians, tipping in other forms is acceptable if the option exists.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
  • Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome, organizers said.
    — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of preferred
Verb
  • Aside from the girly designs, Frankies Bikinis is loved for its long-lasting, durable fabrics.
    — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 2 July 2026
  • Embodying the best of what the FIFA World Cup might hope to be was the enchanting tale of Lawrence adopting Algeria and being loved right back.
    — Vahe Gregorian July 2, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
Definition of loved
Verb
  • Netflix has a new #1 movie in its top 10 list, a romantic comedy that seems to have pleased both critics and audiences alike, far from a sure thing in that genre.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • Success was whatever pleased him that afternoon.
    — Bob Batchelor, Fortune, 23 June 2026
Definition of pleased
Adjective
  • When using chemical methods to kill the shrub, be sure to protect desirable plants from overspray.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
  • Instead of looking only for escapements or technical innovation, Newman encourages appreciation of cases, dials, proportions, engraving, and overall design—the same qualities that define today’s most desirable independent watches.
    — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 3 July 2026
Definition of desirable
Verb
  • For instance, France is favored more by markets, reflecting factors beyond pure team strength, while Argentina and Morocco show higher probabilities in the FIFA model.
    — Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Gucci, a label Swift has long favored for black tie; Louis Vuitton by Nicolas Ghesquière; and Givenchy by Sarah Burton.
    — Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 July 2026
Definition of favored
Verb
  • Destined only to be savoured as a dream, while the world still burns around you.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 June 2026
  • Thibs savored every second of his time working for Jeff Van Gundy in Madison Square Garden in the 1990s.
    — Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Definition of savored

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