lik·ing
(lī́kĭng)
noun
- A feeling of attraction or love; fondness.
- Preference or taste.
like
1 (līk)
[Middle English liken, from Old English līcian, to please.]
verb: liked, lik·ing, likes.
transitive verb
- To find pleasant or attractive; enjoy.
- To want to have: would like some coffee.
- To feel about; regard: How do you like her nerve!
- Archaic To be pleasing to.
intransitive verb
- To have an inclination or a preference: If you like, we can meet you there.
- Scots To be pleased.
noun
- Something that is liked; a preference: made a list of his likes and dislikes.