Synonyms for Take liking to:
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v.
• desire
- Desiderate
, - aim
, - aspire to
, - be smitten
, - be turned on by
, - choose
, - cotton to
, - covet
, - crave
, - die over
, - enjoy
, - fall for
, - fancy
, - give eyeteeth for
, - go for
, - hanker after
, - have eyes for
, - have the hots for
, - hunger for
, - like
, - lust after
, - make advances to
, - partial to
, - pine
, - set heart on
, - spoil for
, - sweet on
, - take a liking to
, - take a shine to
, - take to
, - thirst
, - wish for
, - yearn for
.
• fancy
- approve
, - be attracted to
, - be captivated by
, - be enamored of
, - be in love with
, - care for
, - crazy about
, - desire
, - dream of
, - endorse
, - favor
, - long for
, - mad for
, - prefer
, - relish
, - sanction
, - set one's heart on
, - wild for
.
• favor
- accept
, - advocate
, - appreciate
, - approbate
, - back
, - be in favor of
, - be on one's side
, - buck for
, - champion
, - commend
, - countenance
, - encourage
, - esteem
, - eulogize
, - flash on
, - for
, - hold with
, - honor
, - incline
, - lean toward
, - look up to
, - opt for
, - patronize
, - pick
, - praise
, - prize
, - regard highly
, - root for
, - single out
, - support
, - think well of
, - tilt toward
, - value
.
What are the hypernyms for Take liking to?
A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
What are the opposite words for take liking to?
Antonyms for the phrase "take liking to" include evolving dislike of, avoid, abhor, scorn, and detest. Where taking a liking to somebody or something means to develop an affection or attachment to it, the antonymic expressions suggest a negative attitude or aversion towards someone or something. Evolving dislike implies the gradual development of disfavor for somebody or something that was previously liked. Avoid denotes not developing any interest or affection. Abhor and detest represent intense hatred and revulsion towards somebody or something. Scorn points to the extreme contempt or disrespect for somebody or something that is regarded as worthless.
What are the antonyms for Take liking to?
-
v.
• desire
• fancy
• favor
- censure
, - criticize
, - deny
, - disagree
, - disallow
, - discourage
, - disfavor
, - disrespect
, - dissuade
, - hinder
, - hurt
, - neglect
, - protest
, - thwart
.
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