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

Torres likes to clean zellige tiles in 2-foot sections at a time, rinsing the microfiber cloth in clean water before moving on to the next section. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 5 Sep. 2026

Since all of the objects in a system influence vibrational behavior, Kracht likes to study them first in isolation and then in combination. — John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026

By age 40, Vega likes to see someone’s net worth approaching two to three times their annual income. — Mike Winters, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

Ultimately both Arliss and Paul Tramp, who divorced, suggest looking for someone who already likes hunting, or at least the outdoors. — Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 2 Sep. 2026

According to Forbes, the new pup is named Wendy, perhaps after Swift’s love of singing about Peter Pan … or maybe Travis really likes a Frosty. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026

The legal process is underway, but former NFL star LeSean McCoy likes the cut of Love's jib. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Ashley also likes controlling his suppliers, and taking control of Hugo Boss would be a win. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

Furthermore, is there any reliable way for working out whether someone likes us or is trying to take advantage of us, or trying to manipulate us? — Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Noun

Sarkisian likes to call plays designed for the quarterback to move his feet, but Manning can also win from the pocket. — Dane Brugler, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

That initial TikTok clip earned nearly 300,000 views and over 34,5000 likes, setting the stage for a plethora of follow-up promotional clips from RhyRhy, including two that have reached over one million views each. — Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026

The video of the confrontation has drawn more than 64,000 likes, with many commenters praising Opperman as a small-town hero. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Even way back then, in 2021, social platforms were awash in fake views, fake likes, fake traffic, and fake engagement. — Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026

Roughly 450 users reacted with likes or hearts, while about 480 responded with laughing emojis, underscoring the divided response. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Teen users will also have likes hidden, cosmetic filters disabled, and the option to control autoplay of videos as well as the ability to opt for a non-algorithmic feed. — Julia Boorstin, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

As a psychologist who works with teens, Sophia Choukas-Bradley has heard from clients who spend an hour after having posted on social media obsessively refreshing their screens, watching their likes accumulate. — Angela Yang, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026

This trend has amassed millions of likes and thousands of videos, and serves as a reminder of the volatility of teen relationships as well as the importance of talking about dating with teenagers. — Stephanie Kasulka, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026