LIKES Synonyms: 191 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of like

as in wants

to wish to have I'd like another slice of pizza, but I've already eaten more than I should have

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Relevance

as in prefers

to show partiality toward I like romantic comedies more than action movies

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as in enjoys

to take pleasure in an adventuresome young woman who likes skydiving

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as in pleases

to see fit feel free to order whatever you like from the menu

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likes

2 of 3

noun (1)

plural of like

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

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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

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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

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Recent Examples of likes

Verb

Senior Anna Stromberg first started getting her hair styled by Huettl sophomore year, and likes to do a bun with either four braids, dragon braids, or two braids. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026 For everyone who likes to cook (or eat), The Grateful Gourmet is the stop. — Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 14 Oct. 2026 And for anyone who likes their coastal digs mostly white but not entirely without a little whimsy, the wallpaper might just seal the deal. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026 The result is comfy, eye-catching, and weird in just the right way—catnip for anyone who likes to take risks. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2026 Those lyrics ring especially poignant in the intersecting contexts of Black pop stars historically having to be larger-than-life and a modern market that primarily trades on how much the average white listener 1) can relate to you and 2) likes you. — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 12 Oct. 2026 The leader of the breakfast and lunch chain, which brings in over $1 billion in annual revenue, likes to break bread with staffers rather than hide away in a corner office. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026 Sanabria likes to point out that no one currently sitting on the City Commission has endorsed him. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026 Widow’s Bay co-stars Kate O’Flynn as Patricia Moyer, a social outcast who works as Tom’s assistant and is convinced no one likes her — in part because very few people do. — Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026

Noun

Within days, the image racked up nearly 500,000 likes, including from peers in the entertainment industry, despite the page being labeled as a fan account. — Mia Sato, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2026 That can include posts, reposts or likes viewed as critical of the Saudi government or its leaders, even if they were shared while outside the country, according to the department. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026 The post amassed more than 1,100 likes and more than 150 comments. — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 At the Golden Globes back in January, many stars hopped on the sheer style trend, including the likes Jennifer Lawrence and Jennifer Lopez. — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2026 The video went up a week ago and has accumulated more than 9,000 likes, 300 shares, and 72 comments. — Andrew McGowan, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026 Curcio is also known for running a popular screenwriting TikTok account with nearly 200K followers and over 10M likes, and has partnered with studios like Neon, A24 and Paramount to promote films. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026 The level of insight in the resulting dossiers makes social-media algorithms that study your likes and clicks look quaint. — Harry Booth, Time, 6 Oct. 2026 Those sorts of moments can be discombobulating, even jarring, even for the tough-minded likes of NFL players. — Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for likes

Verb

Tinderholt wants to lower property taxes, fully fund law enforcement, audit the budget, grow the economy and protect election integrity.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2026
Underdog wants to give you even more joy with an offer to play $5 on the game and earn a $10 bonus bet.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of wants

Verb

And sore must be the storm indeed that can abash the foliage fiesta that pleases so many eyes.

— Dana Kelley, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
Coastal decor darling Serena & Lily brings you the Pacifica modular collection to suit any configuration that pleases you.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2026

Definition of pleases

Noun

The Justice Department has charged about 90 people for various types of election misconduct so far this year, including 50 who are said to have voted as noncitizens.

— SAFIYAH RIDDLE, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
Although lung cancer is generally considered a disease among people who are older, lung adenocarcinoma is more likely to occur in younger people than other types of lung cancer.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of types

Noun

The widening gap in French bond yields over their German equivalents has raised questions over whether the European Central Bank would have to take the expensive and politically controversial step of intervening to stabilize the market.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
In the summer of 2026, Ukraine also targeted multiple warehouses belonging to the Russian companies Wildberries and Ozon, which are Russia’s Amazon equivalents.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of equivalents

Noun

Even in cases in which the alliance could act collectively, such as through offensive cyber-operations, doing so requires consensus among 32 countries that have very different histories, domestic politics, and appetites for risk.

— Julianne Smith, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2026
Of note for more adventurous appetites are the oxtail and blue cheese pizza or Zambian whole bream fish.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of appetites

Verb

The comedian Nathan Fielder loves to sit just a hair too close to people.

— Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2026
Alice Mushrooms Chocolate Discovery Set Alice mushroom chocolates are for the friend who tries every single wellness trend but also loves to indulge in a daily (or nightly) chocolate break.

— Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026

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