Alternative word for like

To enjoy, be pleased by

“I eat Japanese food every day because I like it.”

To prefer, desire, or choose to have something

“I’m still hungry, and I’d like more food if possible.”

To feel about or regard something

“How would you like it if it happened to you?”

To wish or desire for

“You can do whatever you like when you’re on vacation.”

(internet, social media) To mark, tag or save something in one’s personal list

To be on friendly or cooperative terms with someone or a group of people

Give the thumbs up to

To trust or accept as true or credible

Having similar characteristics to another person or thing

“We share beliefs and opinions because we have like minds.”

(similar to) Denoting a resemblance when comparing one to another

Authentic, or closely resembling an object being compared to

Of or related to a clan

Suggestive or evocative of something

(peculiar to) Belonging exclusively to

Mutual or held in common by many

Having the same characteristics or qualities as

“Your dining table is like the one I have at home.”

In the same way or to the same degree as

“She was screaming hysterically like a lunatic.”

Such as one might expect from

“It’s just like them to be late, as usual.”

For example

“There are many cities in Canada you should visit like Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Quebec.”

To be, or as being

In the same way that

“He was just doing his job, like I was doing mine.”

As though, or as if

“I was hungover and felt like someone was pounding on my head with a brick.”

For example

A person or thing of the same kind as another

“Let us hope we shall never see the scoundrel or his like in our town ever again.”

A particular type or kind of person or thing

“But it was not a roebuck, nor a timid doe, nor a hind, but an enormous boar, the like of which was never seen.”

(internet, social media) An individual vote showing support for, or approval of, something posted

“I gave his funny picture a like on Facebook.”

(rare, usually used in plural form) A fondness or positive regard for something

“Playing the guitar was a like of his.”

Feelings of love or deep affection

(informal) Almost to the same level, amount or degree

“The next gas station is like fifty miles from here.”

To a moderately high degree

That is to say, specifically, as an illustration

As an example

(colloquial) Used as a mild intensifier or delaying filter

For example

Introducing one or more parts of the group or topic just mentioned

(conjunctive) To give an example

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other words for like in english

The word LIKE is a very popular word in the English language.

We use LIKE as an adjective, a verb and even a noun.

The only bad thing about the verb LIKE is that we use it way too often.

Some students may wonder whether we have any other words for LIKE in English?

In fact, there are many, many ways to say instead of LIKE. So here are some English words and phrases that you can use as alternatives to I LIKE.

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We use I LIKE to express our feeling about somebody or something. For example:

I like ice cream.
I like Mathew.

Of course, we could add various English adverbs to give more meaning to it. For example:

I really like ice cream.
I really like Mathew.

I genuinely like Mathew.
I totally like her.

But it can be a little boring to always use the same words or expressions so here are some suitable alternative words you can use instead of LIKE.

Other Ways to Say I like it in English

I love

Love indicates something a bit stronger than “like”.

Example:

👱‍♂️ Would you like a cup of tea?

👩 I would love a cup of tea.

I am fond of

Fond of indicates a strong liking for someone or something but not as strong as “love”.

Example:

Kathy is very fond of her Aunt Jane, she always looks forward to her visits.

I adore

Like ‘love’, ‘adore’ always gives a deeper meaning than ‘like’.

Example:

James adores his new job. He has always wanted to work in the city and this gives him the chance to do that.

I am partial to

A very British English expression. To be partial to something means you prefer it over some other choice.

Example:

Daniel was always partial to homemade cakes. He enjoyed the cakes in the local bakery but a homemade cake was his favourite every time.

Some more informal ways of saying LIKE include the following:

to dig something

This is a very 1960’s or 1970’s expression. People used to ‘dig’ the new music by The Beatles. So this is really something related to the hippy years.

Example:

I dig your outfit.

I am into

Very informal and almost slang expression. This is used frequently to tell someone what you like.

Example:

The teacher asked Kevin what music he liked, ‘I am really into U2, they get it right every time.

I cannot get enough

Again more informal meaning you just want more of what you like.

Example:

👨‍🦳 Do you like that new brand of coffee?

👱‍♀️ Oh yes, certainly, I just cannot get enough of it!

Or as Depeche Mode sing I just can’t get enough

Other Words for Like in English

So here are the words we can use instead of LIKE, let’s go through them one more time:

I love
I am fond of
I adore
I am partial to
I dig
I am into
I cannot get enough

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like

Alike is a comprehensive word, signifying as applied to two or more objects that some or all qualities of one are the same as those of the other or others; by modifiers alike may be made to express more or less resemblance; as, these houses are somewhat (i. e., partially) alike; or, these houses are exactly (i. e., in all respects) alike. Cotton and wool are alike in this, that they can both be woven into cloth. Substances are homogeneous which are made up of elements of the same kind, or which are the same in structure. Two pieces of iron may be homogeneous in material, while not alike in size or shape. In geometry, two triangles are equal when they can be laid over one another, and fit, line for line and angle for angle; they are equivalent when they simply contain the same amount of space. An identical proposition is one that says the same thing precisely in subject and predicate. Similar refers to close resemblance, which yet leaves room for question or denial of complete likeness or identity. To say «this is the identical man,» is to say not merely that he is similar to the one I have in mind, but that he is the very same person. Things are analogous when they are similar in idea, plan, use, or character, tho perhaps quite unlike in appearance; as, the gills of fishes are said to be analogous to the lungs in terrestrial animals.

Synonyms:
akin, alike, analogous, equal, equivalent, homogeneous, identical, kindred, resembling, same, similar, uniform

Antonyms:
different, dissimilar, distinct, heterogeneous, unlike

Preposition:
The specimens are alike in kind; they are all alike to me.

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likenoun

Synonyms:
equal, correspondent, similar, resembling

Antonyms:
unequal, different, dissimilar
likeverb

Synonyms:
love, approve, enjoy, relish, affect

Antonyms:
hate, dislike, loathe, mislike, detest, abhor, abominate

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like, the like, the likes ofnoun

a similar kind

«dogs, foxes, and the like», «we don’t want the likes of you around here»

Synonyms:
the likes of, like, the like, ilk

Antonyms:
unlike, different, dissimilar, dislike
like, ilkadjective

a kind of person

«We’ll not see his like again»; «I can’t tolerate people of his ilk»

Synonyms:
the likes of, like, the like, ilk

Antonyms:
dissimilar, different, unlike, dislike
like, similaradjective

resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination

«suits of like design»; «a limited circle of like minds»; «members of the cat family have like dispositions»; «as like as two peas in a pod»; «doglike devotion»; «a dreamlike quality»

Synonyms:
same, standardised, corresponding, like, similar, alike(p), interchangeable, comparable, standardized, exchangeable

Antonyms:
unlike, different, dissimilar, dislike
like, sameadjective

equal in amount or value

«like amounts»; «equivalent amounts»; «the same amount»; «gave one six blows and the other a like number»; «the same number»

Synonyms:
same, similar, corresponding, same(p), comparable, like, alike(p)

Antonyms:
different, unlike, dissimilar, dislike
alike(p), similar, likeadjective

having the same or similar characteristics

«all politicians are alike»; «they looked utterly alike»; «friends are generally alike in background and taste»

Antonyms:
unlike, dissimilar, different, dislike
comparable, corresponding, likeverb

conforming in every respect

«boxes with corresponding dimensions»; «the like period of the preceding year»

Synonyms:
corresponding, similar, same, comparable, like, alike(p)

Antonyms:
different, unlike, dissimilar, dislike
wish, care, likeverb

prefer or wish to do something

«Do you care to try this dish?»; «Would you like to come along to the movies?»

Synonyms:
bid, wish well, wish, like, care, give care, handle, manage, worry, deal

Antonyms:
unlike, different, dissimilar, dislike
likeverb

find enjoyable or agreeable

«I like jogging»; «She likes to read Russian novels»

Synonyms:
care, wish

Antonyms:
unlike, dissimilar, different, dislike
likeverb

be fond of

«I like my nephews»

Synonyms:
care, wish

Antonyms:
different, unlike, dissimilar, dislike
likeverb

feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard

«How did you like the President’s speech last night?»

Synonyms:
care, wish

Antonyms:
different, unlike, dissimilar, dislike
likeverb

want to have

«I’d like a beer now!»

Synonyms:
care, wish

Antonyms:
different, unlike, dissimilar, dislike

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likeadjective

Synonyms:
similar, resembling, analogous, allied, parallel, cognate, of a piece
likeadjective

Synonyms:
equal, same
likeadjective

Synonyms:
likely, probable
likenoun

Synonyms:
equal
likenoun

Synonyms:
preference, partiality, liking
likeadjective

Synonyms:
in the manner of, in the same manner as
likeadjective

Synonyms:
likely, probably
likeverb

Synonyms:
approve, be pleased with, take pleasure in
likeverb

Synonyms:
relish, enjoy, be fond of
likeverb

Synonyms:
esteem, fancy, have a regard for, take a liking to, take to, take a fancy to; find to one’s mind, taste, or fancy
likeverb

Synonyms:
choose, prefer, elect, list, think fit, be pleased

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likeadjective

Synonyms:
similar, alike, cognate, analogous, homogeneous

Antonyms:
unlike
likenoun

Synonyms:
counterpart, copy, equal, liking, preference
likeverb

Synonyms:
fancy, approve of, prefer, choose, wish

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List of paraphrases for «like»:

love, loves, likes, similar, iike, wish, genus, kind, enjoy, loved, such

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Seth Pollak:

Still, there is a brain difference and an achievement difference between these (poor) children and middle-class children, accounting for 20 or 25 percent of something complex like how well kids are doing in achievement tests is huge.
Mark Pollock:

Whenever I put my Superman costume on as a kid, I didn’t have X-ray vision. I had desperately short sight and had to wear big. thick glasses to see, i couldn’t leave (glasses) in the phone box like Clark Kent could. That short sight lead me to have a detached retina.
Tom Jones:

As I wrote in my newsletter, ‘It’s good insight into what it has been like for Psaki to be press secretary,’.
Steve Brown:

We’re hoping none of his activities or staff work is going to drive up borrowing costs like it did for the Chicago Public Schools in February.
John McCain:

There is recent progress in Iraq. Three-thousand U.S.-trained and equipped Iraqi forces are among those who have encircled Ramadi and are poised for an operation to retake the city from ISIS. Shipments of U.S. weapons are finally arriving to fighters in a timely fashion. But while Defense Ash Carter has not ruled out the use of forward air controllers, Defense Ash Carter said : I talked about that with our commanders … here. They have not recommended us taking that step at this time. Critics in Washington, like Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., have excoriated commanders for not recommending them. Obviously ISIS is winning in Iraq and for you not to be in favor of us having forward air controllers on the ground in some scholastic answer, you know full well as I do — forward air controllers make the difference.

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“Like” is one of the most commonly used words in English – and when you’re new to learning the language, it can be a bit of a confusing one, as it has so many different meanings!

In fact – did you know that there are actually five different ways to use the word “like”? Phew! Sounds like hard work.

You might hear it a lot in everyday spoken English – especially as it has become very popular to use colloquially. But if you’re not sure on how to use this word correctly, then read on to find out.

Like – to enjoy

One of the most common ways that you’ll hear the word “like” is as a verb – “to like”.

This is a verb used to express the fact that you enjoy something, and it can be used just like many other verbs in English.

For example: “I like walking to work, but she liked to drive instead.”

Nice and simple!

Would like – to request something

“Like” can also be used as an alternative to the verb, “to want”, in a form that is considered less aggressive and demanding, and more polite. You would use the word with the modal verb, “would”, and you always need to use the full phrase “would like”.

For example: “She would like to place her order now.”

Be like – to describe the characteristics of something

This is when the uses of “like” start to get a bit more complex. In this use, the word is used to describe the personality, character or particular traits of something.

In this case it is used with the verb “to be”. If you are using it in the past tense, only the main part of the verb “to be” is changed, and the word “like” stays the same.

For example: “What was he really like?”

Like – as a simile

Developing from the previous use of the word, “like” is often used as a simile – or a comparison with something else, in order to describe something.

Sounds confusing? Let’s take a look at an example!

“The bedroom was like a disaster zone.”

In a simile, you still need to use the verb “to be” with the word “like”, but instead of describing the actual characteristics, you can use something else – which might be drastically different.

For example: “She was nervous and shaky, like a mouse.”

This is a great way of adding a bit more personality into your spoken English, but you would not use similes very often in written English, unless you are writing creatively.

Look like – describing appearances

The last common use of the word “like” is to describe experiences. This is done through the verb “to look like”. You can use this just as in the previous examples when you used the form “to be like”. In this case, the part of the phrase that changes according to tense and subject is “look”, while the word “like” stays the same.

For example: “I look like a really messy person, while she looks like a celebrity!”

Your turn

Understanding how the word “like” is used in different contexts and forms is a really helpful way to build on your English skills – make sure you practice each of the five uses as much as you can!

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I’m building a web-app where users indicate that they «like» feed-items published by other users. The act of «liking» also inherently bookmarks the feed-item as well as the publishing user. I’m wondering if there are other verbs that I can use to represent this action. Below are some options I’ve considered

Like: Too facebooky, does not signify anything about bookmarking for future use
Bookmark: Doesn’t necessarily indicate «liking»
Favorite
Tag

I’d like to if there are other (or one of the above) that suits this purpose better

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asked Jul 9, 2014 at 11:21

«Like» is Facebook’s creation and is strongly associated with Facebook. +1 is Google+’s creation and is totally associated with its brand.

Thinking out of the box… It seems your functionality is not exactly the same as «liking». It’s more «like & follow». There is no single word for that, so alternatively you could invent your own vocabulary. Similarly to a «tweet» being a twitter result, you could invent your own word, possibly derived from your webapp’s name. Suppose you web app is named «Grease», you could have a «Grease this!» button, or a «Grease» button or whatever. A Greasee could then be a feed item that was marked with the «Grease» button.

Before you know it all the kids in the street will be talking about their Grease and Greasees and how much they are Greasing every day.

answered Jul 9, 2014 at 13:03

Bart GijssensBart Gijssens

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Personally I like love which is often represented by an icon of a heart and popular in social media. Then you dont have to write the word love but simply use the heart.

But if you don’t like the heart icon, you can always find a synonym from Thesaurus.com:

answered Jul 9, 2014 at 11:33

Benny SkogbergBenny Skogberg

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What about Star? Google Reader did this and it was pretty clear it went into the Starred Items folder and your friends would also see you starred an item; it also served to bookmark.

The other thing I was just thinking is that unless you told people, no matter what term you used it would still be unclear you «liked» that user. That seems totally different to me than liking a post by someone… I may not want to like the user themselves, just their one post I found interesting.

answered Jul 9, 2014 at 13:57

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I think «Favourite» is the nicest commonly used internet term that encompasses the ideas of «like» and «bookmark».

answered Jul 9, 2014 at 11:27

FranchescaFranchesca

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Have you heard about reactions? You can see how Fastcompany.com is using it on some of their blogposts and the full documentation of it here: http://www.readrboard.com/.

I’ve take a look at it and responding to your question, this technology allows your users or visitors to select the type of impression they have about what they are reading/viewing. I believe this has an advantage where by users creating impressions such as: interesting or even duh! other users may share those same impressions and let the site admin or content designer what is the content impact.

Take a look at the most popular reactions of users in certain sites:

answered Jul 9, 2014 at 17:00

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I think there are a couple that you could use that have good iconography:

Pound It! or Fist Bump It!

and (in my best Borat voice)

High Five!

Important Note: When you click the high five icon it should always play the corresponding sound!

answered Jul 9, 2014 at 15:56

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This is very interesting and immediately reminds me of Pinterest. Pinterest has two different actions one called «Pin», which basically bookmarks that item, which most of us can assume that if you are pinning something then you also like it. However, Pinterest also has an option to like a pin.

Why would you need the option to have both, when would you want to like something without bookmarking it, or in Pinterest’s case «Pinning» it.

I think @Bart said it best, go outside of the box and create a new action word. It is a pattern that I think has been used for quite some time and people will understand it.

Another website that is also doing this is Yummly.

yummyl

answered Jul 9, 2014 at 19:06

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Changing the perspective can open other options.

Taking the user’s perspective and benefit as the primary lens, you can come up with words like :

keep
save
collect

These words tell you about the value for you as a user and change the focus that is often put onto the contents themselves which eventually get the benefit of the user’s action (distinction, election, etc.) as this often results in words such as «like», «star», etc.

answered Jul 10, 2014 at 9:53

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What is the utility to ‘liking’ items, in respect to your product context & brand?

Think of a verb that reinforces the brand:

If you have an academic product, you might choose «cite»
If it’s a competitive scenario, choose «promote»

These are just a couple simple examples

answered Jul 9, 2014 at 13:33

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I have used «Recommend» for forum posts in the past, and simply displaying the number of recommendations in a button next to each post. Rolling over the post adds «Recommendations: » in front of the button to explain it a little. It appears to work well — I appreciate not exactly the same use-case as yours, but you might like it.

answered Jul 9, 2014 at 20:56

Maybe you can come up with a phenomenon taken from the context of your app. Take Pinterest as an example, where you «pin» something on you pinboard. Is there some action in the real world that would reflect what you are trying to do?

It is a bit hard to come up with something without the context of your app, but if we are to keep it a bit more general here are my favourite suggestions (prioritized):

Bookmark
Favourite (very established term, why re-invent?)
Recommend (unfortunately a bit ambiguous, due to the fact that most people use — recommend when you are sending a link to someone specific)
Star
Cherish (IMO the best one from the synonyms posted above)
Admire

answered Jul 9, 2014 at 12:06

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I use a word in day-to-day life «Me gusta». Though it is spanish but being a popular meme term I think any user can relate to this.

answered Jul 10, 2014 at 13:13

You forgot about «vote it up», I think. Sounds quite neutral and not facebookish.
«upvote» probably goes too, but it is a bit stackexchangish

tag and bookmark don’t seem to be synonyms of like.

answered Jul 9, 2014 at 18:13

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There are very interesting and innovative answers being given, but I think you’d have to explain your requirement a little more so as to make the right decision. For example,

Does everyone know how many people have bookmarked an item?
Does the original poster know that he is not bookmarked / followed?
What if that user is already bookmarked and you click on the button again, does it show liked/loved by default?

I would try to answer these question to further break the expectations you have from the user, and then think about alternatives.

answered Jul 17, 2014 at 14:33

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In the context you require for showing appreciation (‘liking’) items in a feed, I think an icon based thumbsup/thumbsdown or heart/broken heart would work well…

This way, users can simply rate or not rate a feed item without it be closely associated with another web app and overcomes the problem of finding the right term to fit in with your app that users will not get confused over.

Like the below for example…

I guess the perfect choice for particular app though will largely come down to what expected action(s) happen after the like. For example:-

Are you going to:-

Remember a user’s likes/dislikes and tweak the feed items displayed to them based on their preference?
Allow user’s to bookmark/save for later reading.
Allow user’s to add to favourites.
Allow ratings to be viewed by other user’s of your app.
Can you befriend others in your app and see friends ratings.

answered Jul 15, 2014 at 19:31

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I love

I am fond of

I adore

I am partial to

to dig something

I am into

I cannot get enough

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Like – to enjoy

Would like – to request something

Be like – to describe the characteristics of something

Like – as a simile

Look like – describing appearances

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