cottons (to)

verb

Definition of cottons (to)next
present tense third-person singular of cotton (to)
as in grooves (on)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cottons (to)
  1. enjoys
  2. prefers
  3. adores
Verb
  • Everyone enjoys getting their Christmas cards stamped from Christmas.
    Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • No one enjoys repetitive, laborious tasks like screening thousands of résumés.
    Raj Mukherjee, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of enjoys
Verb
  • Meanwhile, BlackRock prefers European credit over the United States for 2025, thanks to the former’s cheaper valuations.
    Michelle Fox, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The fallout from the Madigan trial may add momentum, but for now Welch prefers to tout the most recent changes, including the weak revolving door law and a ban on lawmakers from holding fundraisers on dates adjacent to legislative session days.
    Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of prefers
Verb
  • Jumba is a loving, friendly, and ridiculous goofball who adores cuddles, cheese, and being his most dramatic self.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Chewy adores people and has never met a stranger, especially when pets and snuggles are involved.
    Arizona Republic, Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of adores
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“Cottons (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cottons%20%28to%29. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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