COTTON (TO) Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

cotton (to)

verb

Definition of cotton (to)

as in to care (for)

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But, at Kelli’s urging, instead of reflecting on going too far or just calling it a night to cool off, Shamea still meets the other woman at the club, determined to enjoy Scottish nightlife.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 20 July 2026
Eyewear is enjoying its moment in the fashion spotlight, attracting consumers in search of self-expression as much as optical support.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 20 July 2026

Definition of enjoy

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But that news came with a pitch many dealers have come to expect, and not necessarily relish.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 22 July 2026
Simultaneously rendering the past less remote while relishing its radical foreignness, Beard presses readers to grapple with alien ideas, reckon with gaps in their knowledge, and confront complexity.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

Definition of relish

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Having Nick and Charlie end their relationship—a relationship genuinely adored by the Heartstopper fandom— was not a decision Oseman made lightly.

— Barry Levitt, Time, 17 July 2026
Anna’s attitude speaks to the jealousy that fuels the movie’s wider narrative – Jack is adored, largely inappropriately, by all the members of his family – while his father’s probing highlights a warped sense of entitlement.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

Definition of adore

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This timing aligns with the recent conclusion of the World Cup and parent company Take-Two's August 7 earnings call, a period historically favored by Rockstar for major announcements.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Feely favors the technology, arguing that AI data centers can benefit local communities and emphasizing their importance to national security.

— Terry Collins, USA Today, 20 July 2026

Definition of favor

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Salt Creek was selected for the test because of its high concentrations of phosphorus.

— Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026
In addition, Vertical expects to select a long-term turbogenerator supplier during 2026, ahead of beginning hybrid-electric flight testing in the first half of 2027.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026

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