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Like is actually two different words, which explains how it manages to occupy seven different parts of speech.
The primary verb like (I like dogs) differs in meaning from the like relating to resemblance and comparison.
In this meaning like can be a preposition (a smile like a sunny day), an adjective (group like things together), a noun (I’ve never seen the like of it), an adverb (It’s worth like ten bucks), and a conjunction (She looks like she’s seen a ghost).
Intense fond attachment
- pleasureHappy, satisfied feeling
- delightIntense pleasure or satisfaction
- joyIntense positive emotion
- happinessJoyful emotional state
fondness · relish · savor · appreciate · cherish · adore · fancy · prefer
Give official approval
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- favorKind act or preference
- validateConfirm as true
- agreeHold the same view
consent · sanction · commend · advocate · appreciate · applaud · acclaim · uphold
Favored choice among alternatives
- choiceAct of selecting
- favorKind act or preference
- inclinationDisposition toward something
- tasteFlavor perception ability
fancy · partiality · predilection · penchant · leaning · fondness · bias · favoritism
Appear similar to
- akinRelated in nature
- comparableAble to be likened
- parallelEquidistant at all points
- analogousComparable in certain respects
mirror · echo · match · correspond · equivalent · approximate · same · identical
Rendered in lines
- magnetismForce between poles
- appealFormal review request
- allureAttractive, tempting quality
- charmAttractive personal quality
fascination · captivate · intrigue · interest · desire · chemistry · enchant · entice
Identical in amount
- matchGame between opponents
- fellowMan or companion
- counterpartCorresponding person or thing
- equivalentSame in value or function
colleague · companion · contemporary · cohort · associate · compeer · coequal · rival
Intense fond attachment
- fondnessWarm liking or affection
- warmthHeat you feel
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
caring · attachment · adoration · cherish · heartfelt · compassion · empathy · intimacy
Comparison word
- namelyIntroduces specific identification
- includingContaining as part
- specificallyIn a precise manner
- particularlyTo an unusual extent
love
Intense fond attachment
happiness · fondness · relish · savor · appreciate · cherish · adore · fancy · prefer · favor
endorse
Give official approval
agree · consent · sanction · commend · advocate · appreciate · applaud · acclaim · uphold · subscribe
preference
Favored choice among alternatives
- choiceAct of selecting
- favorKind act or preference
- inclinationDisposition toward something
taste · fancy · partiality · predilection · penchant · leaning · fondness · bias · favoritism · predisposition
resemble
Appear similar to
- akinRelated in nature
- comparableAble to be likened
- parallelEquidistant at all points
analogous · mirror · echo · match · correspond · equivalent · approximate · same · identical · twin
drawn
Rendered in lines
charm · fascination · captivate · intrigue · interest · desire · chemistry · enchant · entice · mesmerize
equal
Identical in amount
- matchGame between opponents
- fellowMan or companion
- counterpartCorresponding person or thing
equivalent · colleague · companion · contemporary · cohort · associate · compeer · coequal · rival · parallel
love
Intense fond attachment
- fondnessWarm liking or affection
- warmthHeat you feel
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
devotion · caring · attachment · adoration · cherish · heartfelt · compassion · empathy · intimacy · kinship
as
Comparison word
- namelyIntroduces specific identification
- includingContaining as part
- specificallyIn a precise manner
particularly · example · simile · analogy · metaphor · similarly
likeunlike
Not similar to
different · dissimilar · unalike · distinct · divergent
likeexactly
With total accuracy
precisely · literally · specifically · definitely · certainly
- look likeAppear similar to
- most likelyHaving highest probability
- I like youStatement of favorable regard
- would likePolite expression of wanting
- feel likeDesire informally expressed
- like thisIn this fashion
likely, alike, unlike, liking, dislike, liked, unlikely, likewise, likeness