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liking [ˈlaɪkɪŋ] N no pl

I . like1 [laɪk] VB trans

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II . like1 [laɪk] N pl

I . like2 [laɪk] ADJ

II . like2 [laɪk] PREP

III . like2 [laɪk] CONJ inf

Usage examples with liking

to be to sb's liking
ser do agrado de alguém
to develop a liking for sb
afeiçoar-se a alguém

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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He was a little rough for my liking, but it was entertaining.
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They have all won the high regard of the entire university and the sincere liking of those who have come in personal contact with them.
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She illustrates the process by which bill collectors are trained to restrict compassion or liking for debtors.
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The prospect of having his estate sequestered proved, however, little to his liking.
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Now, having said all that, there really isn't nearly enough spectator seating in the venue for my liking.
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It was a white chocolate, raspberry, banana bread pudding with rhubarb-raspberry coulis served a little too warm for my liking.
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Clarity and concision were always important in such correspondence, military men having little liking for time-consuming reading.
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Once fizzing, slide in two really fresh, free-range eggs and fry until almost cooked to your liking.
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She started to fatten him up, but her daughter took a liking to him.
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Finally, they settled upon a place attuned to their needs and liking.
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