COTTONS (TO) Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

cottons (to)

verb

present tense third-person singular of cotton (to)

as in delights (in)

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Jewel enjoys a casual summer day while shopping at the What Goes Around Comes Around pop-up in Aspen.

— People Staff, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
Wilbur Colom, who once lost a state treasurer’s race as a Republican, enjoys gaming out turnout scenarios for his son.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of enjoys

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Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh apparently relishes a good debate, and the upcoming policy meeting is expected to see some robust back-and-forth.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 25 July 2026
Sumptuous staging, by Mary Zimmerman, evokes the brooding chiaroscuro of Artemisia Gentileschi’s paintings, while Didi Romero relishes every commedia dell’arte lazzo as the big-haired Duchessa.

— Rhoda Feng, New Yorker, 24 July 2026

Definition of relishes

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The clever skincare hack uses red light therapy to smooth fine lines and galvanic current to better absorb skincare products, which is why Bass likes it as a pre-event step in a beauty routine.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
Even though that was 30 years ago, Cage can still can come across as a serious, dedicated actor who likes to immerse in his roles.

— Martha Ross, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of likes

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Keane Lewis-Potter prefers to play further forward but has deputised admirably at left-back and could start there against Tottenham on the opening weekend.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
While everyone tries to photograph the actual eclipse, French prefers a different perspective if viewing the event with friends or family.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of prefers

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The fact that the stock market favors the bulls more often than bears is the very premise of the investment industry.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
New research indicates Wall Street's hiring heavily favors Ivy League athletes, with a former teammate at a firm increasing an athlete's hiring probability by nearly 194%.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of favors

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The catch is, the only time this program fits into your child’s schedule is during their advanced orchestra rehearsal or a figure drawing class that your child adores.

— Parents, Parents, 7 Aug. 2026
Crescent bags are a seamless step up from your standard crossbody, and my mom adores the shape.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 16 July 2026

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