liked 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of likednext
as in wanted

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liked

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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 Synonyms for liked
  1. enjoyed
  2. preferred
  3. desirable
  4. selected
Verb
  • Both designer and client enjoyed surprising each other throughout the process.
    Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
  • As art curators and tastemakers gathered at a grazing station chock full of food from Lev NYC and enjoyed glasses of Moët & Chandon, Martin, the founder of maximalist fashion and lifestyle brand La DoubleJ, was doing the rounds.
    Freya Drohan, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of enjoyed
Adjective
  • Upon booking, the hotel provides suite guests with an intake form to specify dietary restrictions, preferred brands and any other requests, ensuring their grocery list is ready and waiting for them upon arrival.
    Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The state allows prisoners to choose their preferred method of execution: lethal injection or gas chamber.
    Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of preferred
Adjective
  • Ghost distilleries—closed or mothballed facilities brought back to life—carry historical appeal, scarcity and traditional methods that make their products desirable among collectors and investors alike.
    Anthony Zhang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Tigers, meanwhile, hoped signing Kenta Maeda last winter could serve as a ground floor for becoming a more desirable destination for international players.
    Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of desirable
Adjective
  • After the automatic and selected protections, the Rapids had to leave five current players vulnerable to the newest MLS club: Andreas Maxsø, Daniel Chacón, Nate Jones, Jasper Löffelsend and Omir Fernández.
    Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 10 Dec. 2024
  • After pairing the headphones, the app's home screen shows information like the battery level and the selected EQ mode, along with a multi-point button and basic media controls.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of selected
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