Fond can be considered as more than like and less than love. (Used as be fond of)
Having a strong liking, inclination, or affection: fond of ballet; fond of my nieces and nephews.
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/fond
Though, it might depend on the context and it can be synonymous to like also. It is usually not used in a romantic relationship and you can both love and be fond of someone. For example, you can both love your niece and be fond of him because you like to spend time with him.
Other than that, infatuation can be considered as an early stage of a true love (used as infatuated with) but it is not necessarily between like and love. It is called puppy love also.
For example, an urbandictionary entry says:
Infatuation consists of people thinking they are in love but when indeed it is just a deep lust or like for another person.
Also, attraction can be stronger than like and weaker than love. (used as attracted to). Though it is usually a physical attraction and you can be attracted to someone you don’t like. (an emotional irony?)
In the end, it might be better to use several words to explain the emotion than using a single word that might not be enough. There are different situations and contexts.
“Love” is a strong word. “Like” isn’t a strong enough word. There’s a happy bit in between that we often want to use for some people, but we might not know what the words are. This article will help you to come up with some good alternatives for this problem.
There are a few great words we can use that are in the middle of “like” and “love.” Why not try out some of the following:
- Fond
- Admire
- Adore
- Infatuated
- Fancy
- Charmed
- Care for
- Respect
- Appreciate
- Think the world of
- Have a soft spot for
The preferred version is “fond.” It works well to show that we have feelings toward someone that are a little more than “like” but not quite as intense as “love.” While “love” might one day develop, it doesn’t have to (depending on your relationship).
Fond
“Fond” is a simple word that bridges the gap between “like” and “love.” We can use it to refer to our friends that we’re really close to, even if there is never a chance for “love” to be an option between us.
The definition of “fond,” according to The Cambridge Dictionary, is “to like someone or something very much; to like doing something.”
These examples will help you with this one:
- I’m so fond of you. I wish you could stay with me here forever.
- I truly am fond of you all. I don’t know what I’d do without you.
- She is apparently very fond of you, which is why I think it’s time you have a little conversation with her!
Admire
“Admire” works well to show that you have a lot of respect for somebody. It can work when we are impressed with their choices or actions around us. The better their behavior, the more likely we will “admire” them.
The definition of “admire,” according to The Cambridge Dictionary, is “to respect and approve of someone or their behavior.”
These examples will help you make more sense of this one:
- I admire you so much, and I wish I could be more like you.
- I admire my teacher, and I always tell her just how much I appreciate her methods.
- You really do admire him, don’t you? Why don’t you talk to him more?
Adore
“Adore” is a great word that is somewhere between “like” and “love.” It works well when describing how we feel about our friends because we “adore” them in our lives. Usually, that means they’ve had a large impact on us.
The definition of “adore,” according to The Cambridge Dictionary, is “to love someone very much, especially in a way that shows a lot of admiration or respect, or to like something very much.”
Check out these examples if you want to see more:
- I adore you more than you know, and that’s why I think we’ll always be friends.
- I truly do adore you all, and I’m so grateful that I get to call you all my best pals.
- She adores me. She said so herself! If only I could find a way to turn that to love.
Infatuated
“Infatuated” works to talk about a strong feeling that’s close to “love,” but not quite there. Usually, infatuation doesn’t last, which is why it’s not the best choice on this list. However, if we are swept away briefly by our feelings, this word could work well.
The definition of “infatuated,” according to The Cambridge Dictionary, is “having a very strong but not usually lasting feeling of love or attraction for someone or something.”
Check out these examples to see it work:
- I’m infatuated by him, but I don’t think I’d ever be able to tell him that.
- Well, I’m certainly infatuated with you and the way you talk to me.
- I’m infatuated with all of the things he does for me, but I don’t have the stomach to tell him how I feel!
Fancy
“Fancy” is a common word we use when we want to show that we like someone more than a simple feeling, but we don’t “love” them. Usually, it means we want to get to know that person more to decide whether “love” might one day be on the table.
The definition of “fancy,” according to The Cambridge Dictionary, is “to start liking something or someone very much.”
These examples will help you make it work:
- She told me that she fancies me, and I really don’t know how to take that!
- I fancy you so much, and I think it’s about time that we gave each other a chance.
- I can see why everyone fancies you, and I certainly agree with the masses!
Charmed
“Charmed” works well to show that we are pleased by someone’s actions. Often, it’s based on a certain “charming” quality that someone possesses. This quality isn’t usually enough for us to fall in “love,” but it’s definitely more than “like.”
The definition of “charmed,” according to The Cambridge Dictionary, is “very pleased or attracted by someone’s charm.”
Here are some examples:
- If I had to be honest, then I’m absolutely charmed by you.
- I’m always so charmed by you, and I don’t know why you have such a profound effect on me.
- I am so charmed by you. Thank you for being part of my life.
Care For
“Care for” works well when we want to show that we “care” about someone. It isn’t quite “love,” but it is much more than “like.” It works particularly well when referring to close friends or family members for this reason.
Here are a few ways we can get this one to make sense:
- I really care for her, but I don’t think he cares much for me back. I need to apologize for what I did.
- I truly care for you, and I’m sorry if I ever hurt your feelings. I’ll make sure never to let it happen again.
- I care for you more than you probably realize. Without you in my life, I’d be totally lost!
Respect
“Respect” is another great way to show that you admire someone. Often, people earn our respect based on the actions they take and how they’ve impacted our lives. It’s a great way to show how much you like someone.
The definition of “respect,” according to The Cambridge Dictionary, is “admiration felt or shown for someone or something that you believe has good ideas or qualities.”
These examples will help you make more sense of it:
- I really respect each and every one of you. I want you to know that I’ll always be here when you need me to.
- I respect you so much, and I can’t understand why you can’t find yourself a nice girl to make you happy!
- I really do respect you. You’ve done so much for me, and it’s about time I repay the favor!
Appreciate
“Appreciate” works well as another word that implies we like someone a lot without loving them. It means that we recognize how important they are in our lives and that they’ve played an integral role in getting us to the places we are today.
The definition of “appreciate,” according to The Cambridge Dictionary, is “to recognize how good someone or something is and to value him, her, or it.”
Check out these examples to see how it works:
- I must admit, I really do appreciate you. Without you around, I don’t know what might have happened to me.
- I appreciate you and all the things you do for me. You’re a saint, and I couldn’t live without you.
- I just want to say that I really appreciate you all as my closest group of friends!
Think The World Of
“Think the world of” works when you want to show that you think about someone a lot more than is typical if you simply “liked” them. However, it isn’t as strong as using “love,” and it can apply to some of your closest friends.
Often, this phrase works well when someone does a lot of kind things for you. If they’ve proved their friendships by the actions they’ve chosen to do for you, then you might “think the world of” them.
Here are some examples to help you with it:
- I truly do think the world of you. Honestly, without you, I don’t even know where I’d be in my life right now.
- I think the world of him! Without him, I’m sure that I would have gone insane, and that wouldn’t help anybody.
- I think the world of you. I’m so thankful that you’re in my life, and I hope you never leave me!
Have A Soft Spot For
“Have a soft spot for” shows that we like someone a great deal. A “soft spot” means that we feel weak or are able to let our guard down toward someone (always in a positive light). It works well to show how much they mean to you.
There are plenty of ways we can use this phrase, as you’ll see from the following:
- I truly have a soft spot for you, and I think I’m so blessed to have you in my life.
- I have a soft spot for her, that’s for sure. I don’t think I’d ever be able to tell her that, though, without panicking first!
- You have a soft spot for him, and it’s really obvious to everyone else. Maybe you should just tell him!
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[Verse 1]
I only want to look at you
Don’t make your beauty pay-per-view
’Cause daddy wouldn’t know what to do
And he’d just do nothing
I’m always at a loss for words
Always struggling to understand hers
I always cut my love up into thirds
And leave you with nothing
[Chorus]
I don’t want to wear no muzzle
I don’t want to cause no trouble
I don’t want to have to struggle with the truth
I don’t want to cause no stress
I don’t want to make no mess
I don’t want to live with less than love
[Verse 2]
And everything that’s left unsaid
All the books I bought and never read
Thank God she can’t see into my head
She’d see I know nothing
I know you think I drink to much
Every bottle’s just a broken crutch
I’ve I’m dreaming now of your sweet touch
Then I’m only dreaming
[Chorus]
I don’t want to wear no muzzle
I don’t want to cause no trouble
I don’t want to have to struggle with the truth
I don’t want to cause no stress
I don’t want to make no mess
I don’t want to live with less than love
I don’t want to live with less than love
[Bridge]
I’m looking to the heavens above
And feeling that a part of you is moving on to something new
Every tender part of me rough
[Verse 3]
I work so hard to keep it all hid
Alright, you don’t want to have another kid
If you change your mind sometime and wish that we did
We’d just keep trying
I’m only hanging on for dear life
Every day another twist of the knife
I’m not looking for a second wife
Just looking at you babe
[Chorus]
I don’t want to wear no muzzle
I don’t want to cause no trouble
I don’t want to have to struggle with the truth
I don’t want to cause no stress
I don’t want to make no mess
I don’t want to live with less than love
I don’t want to live with less than love
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You
don′t
hear
my
prayers
do
you?
Ты
не
слышишь
моих
молитв,
не
так
ли?
When
will
we
be
together?
Когда
мы
будем
вместе?
You
don’t
know
that
I
love
you.
Ты
не
знаешь,
что
я
люблю
тебя.
When
will
we
be
together?
Когда
мы
будем
вместе?
Attention
seeker
Искатель
внимания
You′re
a
firm
believer
Ты
твердо
веришь.
In
more
then
one
В
более
чем
одном
случае
Pray
the
right
will
come
Молись,
чтобы
пришло
время.
Close
your
eyes
Закрой
глаза.
Say
your
goodbyes
Попрощайся
со
мной.
To
real
love
К
настоящей
любви
He’s
not
that
one
you’re
dreaming
of
Он
не
тот,
о
ком
ты
мечтаешь.
Well,
I
hate
to
break
it
to
you
Что
ж,
мне
очень
не
хочется
тебя
огорчать.
You′re
just
some
fucking
slut
Ты
просто
гребаная
шлюха
Close
your
eyes
Закрой
глаза.
Say
your
goodbyes
Попрощайся
со
мной.
Your
negatives
exposed,
the
pictures
they
stay
the
same
Твои
негативы
выставлены
напоказ,
фотографии
остаются
прежними.
So
hold
your
head
down
low,
you′re
the
only
one
to
blame.
Так
что
держи
голову
низко,
ты
единственный,
кто
виноват.
Bitch
they’re
laughing
at
you
Сука
они
смеются
над
тобой
They
don′t
hear
your
prayers
Они
не
слышат
твоих
молитв.
You
think
they’re
smiling
at
you?
Думаешь,
они
тебе
улыбаются?
They
don′t
see
you
there
Они
не
видят
тебя
там.
Attraction
fades
from
the
love
you
seek
Притяжение
исчезает
из
любви,
которую
ты
ищешь.
Attention
aids
your
failed
technique
Внимание
помогает
вашей
неудачной
технике.
Close
your
eyes
Закрой
глаза.
Say
your
good
byes.
Скажи
«прощай».
Your
negatives
exposed,
the
pictures
they
stay
the
same
Твои
негативы
выставлены
напоказ,
фотографии
остаются
прежними.
So
hold
your
head
down
low,
you’re
the
only
one
to
blame.
Так
что
держи
голову
низко,
ты
единственный,
кто
виноват.
You
don′t
hear
my
prayers
do
you?
Ты
не
слышишь
моих
молитв,
не
так
ли?
When
will
we
be
together?
Когда
мы
будем
вместе?
You
don’t
know
that
I
love
you?
Ты
не
знаешь,
что
я
люблю
тебя?
I
pray
we
end
up
together.
Я
молюсь,
чтобы
мы
оказались
вместе.
Your
negatives
exposed,
the
pictures
they
stay
the
same
Твои
негативы
выставлены
напоказ,
а
фотографии
остаются
прежними.
So
hold
your
head
down
low,
you’re
the
only
one
to
blame.
Так
что
держи
голову
низко,
ты
единственный,
кто
виноват.
You
don′t
hear
my
prayers
do
you?
Ты
не
слышишь
моих
молитв,
не
так
ли?
When
will
we
be
together?
Когда
мы
будем
вместе?
You
don′t
know
that
I
love
you.
Ты
не
знаешь,
что
я
люблю
тебя.
I
pray
we
end
up
together
Я
молюсь,
чтобы
мы
оказались
вместе.
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Текст «Abandon All Ships — Less Than Love»
[x2]
You don’t hear my prayers do you?
When will we be together?
You don’t know that I love you.
When will we be together?
Attention seeker
You’re a firm believer
In more then one
Pray the right will come
Close your eyes
Say your goodbyes
To real love
He’s not that one you’re dreaming of
Well, I hate to break it to you
You’re just some fucking slut
Close your eyes
Say your goodbyes
Your negatives exposed, the pictures they stay the same
So hold your head down low, you’re the only one to blame
Bitch they’re laughing at you
They don’t hear your prayers
You think they’re smiling at you?
They don’t see you there
Attraction fades from the love you seek
Attention aids your failed technique
Close your eyes
Say your good byes
Your negatives exposed, the pictures they stay the same
So hold your head down low, you’re the only one to blame
[x2]
You don’t hear my prayers do you?
When will we be together?
You don’t know that I love you?
I pray we end up together
Your negatives exposed, the pictures they stay the same
So hold your head down low, you’re the only one to blame
You don’t hear my prayers do you?
When will we be together?
You don’t know that I love you
I pray we end up together
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