was partial to

adored, cottoned (to), delighted (in), dug, enjoyed, fancied, grooved (on), relished, reveled (in) (or revelled (in))

chose, culled, handpicked, named, picked, selected, singled (out), took

coveted, craved, desired, hankered (for or after), wanted, wished (for)

biased (or biassed), prejudiced

inclined (toward), tended (to)

admired, appreciated, cherished, prized, treasured, valued

admired, appreciated, cherished, revered, venerated, worshipped (also worshiped)

prized, treasured, valued

ate (up), devoured, drank (in), feasted (on)

doted (on), idolized

cottoned (to), favored, preferred

indulged (in), luxuriated (in), wallowed (in)