the state of being fond of a person, thing
fondness, taste
Cases of word usage
1) to show or express approval or liking for a person, thing (admire)
2) to cause a feeling of pleasure, liking etc in (a person) (attract)
3) having the power to cause pleasure, liking etc (attractive)
4) the natural ability to create enthusiasm and liking for oneself (charisma)
5) a feeling of not liking (dislike)
6) living in groups or societies; liking the company of others (gregarious)
7) giving, liking to give, hospitality; being kind (hospitable)
8) a liking or tendency (inclination)
9) the liking of and longing (for something one has known in the past) (nostalgia)
10) (an example of) liking for, wanting, one thing rather than another or others (preference)