liking

(noun) a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment. Examples: "I've always had a liking for reading." "She developed a liking for gin."

(verb) prefer or wish to do something. Synonyms: wish, care, like. Examples: "Do you care to try this dish?." "Would you like to come along to the movies?."

(verb) find enjoyable or agreeable. Synonyms: like. Examples: "I like jogging." "She likes to read russian novels."

(verb) be fond of. Synonyms: like. Example: "I like my nephews."

(verb) feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard. Synonyms: like. Example: "How did you like the president's speech last night?."

(verb) want to have. Synonyms: like. Example: "I'd like a beer now!."