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modif.

similar, same, near, resembling, close, not far from, according to, conforming with, matching, equaling, jibing, allying, not unlike, akin, related, analogous, twin, corresponding, allied to, much the same, of the same form, comparable, identical, congeneric, congenerous, approximative, in the manner of, parallel, homologous, to the effect that, consistent, of a piece, approximating; see also alike 1, 2.

prep.

similar, same, near to; see alike 2, like (modif.).

and so forth, etcetera, etc., similar kinds; see others, same.

similar, resembling, akin; see like (modif.).

To enjoy
take delight in, relish, take pleasure in, derive pleasure from, be pleased by, revel in, indulge in, rejoice in, find agreeable, find congenial, find appealing, be gratified by, take satisfaction in, be keen on, exclaim over, savor, fancy, dote on, take an interest in, develop interest for, delight in, bask in, luxuriate in, regard with favor, have a liking for, love, have a taste for, care to, feast on, get a kick out of*, feast one's eyes on*, be tickled by*, eat up*, go in for*, lick one's lips over*.
Antonyms endure*, detest*, dislike. *
To be fond of
have a fondness for, admire, hold in regard, take a fancy to, feel warmly toward, feel affectionately toward, prize, esteem, hold dear, dote on, care about, care for, approve, be pleased with, take to*, have a soft spot in one's heart for*, go for in a big way*, hunger and thirst after*, hanker for*, have a yen for*, become attached to*, be sweet on*, cotton to*, have eyes for*; see also cherish 1, love 1.
Antonyms hate*, disapprove*, dislike. *
To be inclined
choose, feel disposed, wish, desire, have a preference for, prefer, fancy, feel like, incline toward; see also want 1.

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