cotton (to)

verb

Definition of cotton (to)next
as in to care (for)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cotton (to)
  1. enjoy
  2. relish
  3. like
  4. prefer
  5. adore
  6. fancy
  7. favor
  8. select
Verb
  • To kick off the meal, guests 21 and older can enjoy a complimentary glass of Angry Orchard rosé cider.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Due to modern medicine, people are living longer and more fruitful lives, but television depictions of those enjoying their golden years certainly haven’t caught up.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of enjoy
Verb
  • There’s too much to think about these days between the holidays and year-end deadlines, but the best Black Friday deals are one reason to actually relish a little bit of chaos.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Others will relish the way this defiant, witty autobiography sings loudly in that unmistakable voice.
    Alexander Larman, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of relish
Verb
  • For those who like to plan ahead, booking a 2025 stay now comes with serious perks (think a $100 resort credit per night to use on spa treatments or an extra bottle of wine, a complimentary breakfast for two, and all the paddleboarding and kayaking included).
    Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2024
  • Money doesn’t really like to be greeted that way either.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of like
Verb
  • Stomach and back sleepers might prefer firm or extra-firm styles, while medium-firm mattresses are ideal for back or combination sleepers.
    Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Even those who prefer tea over a cup of coffee will find a win in the following list—some of the machines promise water heated perfectly for your wake-up mug of tea.
    Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of prefer
Verb
  • Boathouse Cantina: Another of Stroud's recommendations, the Boathouse Cantina, is backed by thousands of reviewers who adore the Baja-style eatery for its riverfront location, views, and stellar margaritas.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
  • What isn’t part of her plan is adoring her colleagues Sarah and Billy, and growing to like and respect her team leader Olympia, a younger Black woman who thrives in excellence.
    Ronda Racha Penrice, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of adore
Verb
  • Who to watch at Olympics (Sean M Haffey/Getty Images) Football at the Olympic Games gets going in the next 48 hours and both squads from the United States should fancy their chances.
    Phil Hay, The Athletic, 23 July 2024
  • Post-Pizzagate, everything is Pizzagate; post-Serial, everyone fancies themselves an uncut investigative gem.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2024
Definition of fancy
Verb
  • Originally bred for hunting, cocker spaniels have long been favored as pets.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Backing away from pandemic preparedness Many experts fear that Kennedy, like Trump, will favor ending US support for WHO, which coordinated the international response to the Covid-19 pandemic as well as many other health initiatives around the world.
    Brenda Goodman, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of favor
Verb
  • Curated and selected by IndieWire’s editorial team, IndieWire Honors is a celebration of the filmmakers, artisans, and performers behind films well worth toasting.
    Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 2 Dec. 2024
  • According to Weiser, lack of proper support and stability issues are the biggest concerns while selecting slip-on shoes.
    Samson McDougall, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of select
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“Cotton (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cotton%20%28to%29. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

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