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liking

[/ˈlaɪkɪŋ/]
noun
gosto
1. a feeling of enjoyment or satisfaction with something or someone
She has a liking for classical music.
Ela tem gosto por música clássica.
2. preference or inclination toward something
The children took a liking to their new teacher.
As crianças pegaram gosto pelo novo professor.
3. approval or acceptance
The proposal was much to his liking.
A proposta era muito do seu agrado.
NYC Slang
vibe (informal equivalent expressing preference/attraction)
Synonyms
preferencefondnesstasteaffectioninclination
Antonyms
dislikeaversionhatreddistaste

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
gosto
most common usage
General Brazilian
preferência
when emphasizing preference
Portugal
gosto
standard usage
Portugal
agrado
more formal context

Related Idioms & Phrases

take a liking to someone/something
to one's liking
acquire a taste/liking for something
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