Synonyms of likes

likes 1 of 3

verb

present tense third-person singular of like

1

as in wants

to wish to have

I'd like another slice of pizza, but I've already eaten more than I should have

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wants
• enjoys
• loves
• feels like
• fancies
• relishes
• welcomes
• cares (for)
• adores
• craves
• delights (in)
• desires
• revels (in)
• wishes (for)
• covets
• grooves (on)
• digs
• dies (for)
• yearns (for)
• hankers (for or after)

2

as in prefers

to show partiality toward

I like romantic comedies more than action movies

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prefers
• enjoys
• favors
• wants
• chooses
• picks
• goes in for
• cares (for)
• adores
• leans (toward or towards)
• relishes
• appreciates
• fancies
• desires
• selects
• craves
• admires
• grooves (on)
• digs
• delights (in)
• takes
• is partial to
• covets
• wishes (for)
• revels (in)
• names
• tends (to)
• prejudices
• handpicks
• cottons (to)
• biases
• culls
• cherishes
• singles (out)
• values
• treasures
• inclines (toward)
• prizes
• hankers (for or after)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dislikes
• hates
• loathes
• refuses
• abhors
• detests
• disfavors
• rejects
• declines
• mislikes
• turns down
• abominates
• discards
• throws away
• throws out
• jettisons

3

as in enjoys

to take pleasure in

an adventuresome young woman who likes skydiving

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enjoys
• loves
• savors
• relishes
• adores
• fancies
• takes to
• admires
• delights (in)
• appreciates
• grooves (on)
• goes for
• revels (in)
• gets off (on)
• rejoices (in)
• prefers
• has a soft spot for
• digs
• reveres
• gets a kick out of
• treasures
• venerates
• values
• worships
• prizes
• idolizes
• cherishes
• is partial to
• drinks (in)
• eats (up)
• devours
• dotes (on)
• favors
• feasts (on)
• indulges (in)
• wallows (in)
• cottons (to)
• luxuriates (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hates
• dislikes
• abhors
• loathes
• detests
• despises
• condemns
• abominates
• scorns

4

as in pleases

to see fit

feel free to order whatever you like from the menu

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wants
• pleases
• wishes
• chooses
• wills
• desires
• craves
• fancies
• pants (after)
• covets
• dies (for)
• longs (for)
• sighs (for)
• itches (for)
• yearns (for)
• hungers (for)
• lusts (for or after)
• aches (for)
• thirsts (for)
• decides
• hankers (for)
• pines (for)
• repines (for)
• resolves
• determines

likes

2 of 3

noun (1)

plural of like

1

as in types

a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common

you can never trust his like, because they'll always let you down

Synonyms & Similar Words

• types
• kinds
• stripes
• sorts
• genres
• varieties
• breeds
• manners
• natures
• species
• descriptions
• ilks
• feathers
• orders
• strains
• kidneys
• classes
• persuasions
• categories
• models
• groups
• samples
• ranks
• groupings
• families
• specimens
• brackets
• lots
• sets
• suites
• bunches
• grades
• divisions

2

as in equivalents

one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value

we'd never seen its like in any other shop in town

Synonyms & Similar Words

• equivalents
• counterparts
• partners
• colleagues
• peers
• rivals
• equals
• fellows
• coordinates
• competitors
• parallels
• coequals
• matches
• compeers
• companions
• associates
• mates
• twins
• doubles
• analogues
• halves
• copartners

likes

3 of 3

noun (2)

plural of like

as in likings

positive regard for something

she thought her new boyfriend was unusually interested in her likes and dislikes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• likings
• appetites
• tastes
• uses
• loves
• enthusiasms
• relishes
• cravings
• preferences
• thirsts
• shines
• desires
• tendencies
• fancies
• love affairs
• passions
• favors
• partialities
• interests
• weaknesses
• longings
• prejudices
• teeth
• biases
• gustoes
• yens
• inclinations
• leanings
• bents
• propensities
• palates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dislikes
• hatreds
• distastes
• disgusts
• aversions
• loathings
• mislikes
• disfavors
• disinclinations
• indifferences
• apathies

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of likes

Verb

Los Angeles likes to draft tight ends a year early, since the transition, mentally and physically, at this position and in this offense is so extreme. — Nate Atkins, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

His father, a former Marine, likes to cook, so everyone is watching Shields’ eating habits. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Law likes Bobby’s dye pattern, but Willy and Heidi both think the dress’s baggy, circular shape is unflattering. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026

Miller then asked Rubio, who apparently likes to quote rap songs, to name his favorite rapper. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026

Perfect for bourbon drinkers—or anyone who likes to indulge in a strong spirit after dinner. — Mina Dragani, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026

Barnes likes the double-sided brush, which has short, spiky bristles on one side to lift the base of the lashes and a mini lash comb on the other side to separate and lengthen. — Micaela English, Glamour, 14 Aug. 2026

The pepperonis are sautéed in oil with onion, then stirred into a rich tomato sauce that’s poured over thin spaghetti noodles (or whatever other pasta shape your crew likes). — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026

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

Noun

The post quickly garnered over 1 million likes and among the thousands of comments were many people in awe of her postpartum body. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026

The algorithm counted likes and comments and rewarded whoever generated the most of them the fastest. — Tammy Homegardner, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

The post, which has racked up 149,000 likes on Instagram, has led to nine follow-ups. — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026

Most of these posts and videos barely get any attention, racking up only, at best, a few hundred likes and a few thousand views. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 6 Aug. 2026

Krukow says ‘thank you’ to fans Fans have swarmed to support Krukow, with hundreds of positive comments and thousands of likes filling up the various social media posts announcing his retirement. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026

As Cohn did before him, Trump likes to frame his anti-establishment politics of resentment as empathy for the working class. — Kai Bird, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

The video racked up 117,000 likes and more than 15,000 shares on Instagram. — Patrick Connolly Orlando Sentinel, Arkansas Online, 2 Aug. 2026

Her post had about 282,000 likes and more than 100,000 reposts or shares as of July 30. — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026