LIKED Synonyms: 154 Similar and Opposite Words

liked 1 of 2

adjective

as in wanted

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liked

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verb

past tense of like

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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as in preferred

to show partiality toward I like romantic comedies more than action movies

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as in loved

to take pleasure in an adventuresome young woman who likes skydiving

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as in pleased

to see fit feel free to order whatever you like from the menu

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Recent Examples of liked

Verb

Joseph also was known as an executive who liked to get into the weeds. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Gasper’s father, also named Mickey, had grown up rooting for the Yankees in New Jersey, so Gasper liked them, too. — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Vance went on to speak highly of Thune, who is widely liked by his fellow Republican lawmakers in the Senate. — Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2026 Companies that liked to play it safe were willing to take on the far right-flirting Musk. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026 The leader who needs to be liked will, when forced to choose, find a reason to delay the hard conversation, soften the hard feedback, wait one more week on the call that upsets someone whose support feels useful today. — Mohamed Al Hashemi, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Many of Clancy’s backers believe the accessory, which Buckingham has worn often throughout the trial, is a reference to Clancy’s 5-year-old daughter, who prosecutors noted liked to wear bows in her hair. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026 Jane’s younger daughter, Katie Gaudreau, liked the post, and many fans offered words of support for Jane in the comments. — Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 Viewers take it upon themselves to determine who the token heroes and villains of the season are, often fighting over just how well a contestant should be liked. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for liked

Adjective

Marshal Henry Tillman, and Freeman is a wanted outlaw named Joseph Mulberry.

— Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026
The cameras photograph every passing vehicle, allowing law enforcement to track a wanted vehicle across the city.

— Josh Wood, Louisville Courier Journal, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of wanted

Verb

Detroit enjoyed a historic regular season thanks in large part to Duren’s contributions.

— Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Based on findings published in the journal Science Advances, some communities in present-day Indonesia enjoyed the effects of betel nuts as long as 25,000 years ago.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of enjoyed

Verb

The manner in which Marcos Llorente’s opener for Atletico transpired would not have pleased Andoni Iraola, even if the Spaniard needs time for his team to understand his out-of-possession demands.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Not every decision pleased every constituency, but his steady leadership showed that justice can evolve without compromising safety.

— Maha Elgenaidi, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of pleased

Adjective

Turkey is also a reasonably desirable destination for players of a certain type.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Above is a popular formula in a desirable flavor, featuring a blend of five electrolytes, hyaluronic acid, and bioactive collagen peptides.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of desirable

Verb

It was not favored by critics, although Scream fans remain somewhat loyal.

— Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2026
Talarico has favored higher taxes on wealthier households and the two ads seek to portray him as seeking tax hikes more broadly while claiming that Paxton would give tax breaks to first-time homebuyers and families with children.

— Josh Boak, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of favored

Verb

With fewer crowds than Spain’s main metropolises, a slower pace sets the tone for a sojourn meant to be savored.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
The dominant eight-wicket win ended an eight-match losing streak in the format outside Pakistan and, given the paucity of success in recent times, a 1-1 draw in the Caribbean was to be savoured.

— Ahsan Iftikhar Nagi, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026