liking

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/

Verb

1. present participle of like#English|like

Noun

liking

1. A like; a predilection.

   • The likings and dislikings of society, or of some powerful portion of it, are thus the main thing which has practically determined the rules laid down for general observance, under the penalties of law or opinion.

2. (archaic) Approval.

   goods bought on liking

Synonyms

• See Thesaurus:predilection

Translations

• French: sympathie, goût
• German: Zuneigung, Sympathie, Geschmack, Vorliebe
• Portuguese: gosto
• Russian: скло́нность
• Spanish: gusto

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