Verb
Definitions:1. Simple past tense and past participle of "like".
2. Found to be pleasing or enjoyable.
Pronunciations:US: /laɪkt/
UK: /laɪkt/
Origin and Usage:The word "liked" originated from the Middle English word "likien" which means "to please". It is a regular verb in English, meaning that it follows the standard conjugation rules for regular verbs in the past tense and past participle. It is commonly used to express past actions or experiences that were enjoyed or found to be pleasing.
Synonyms:Admired, appreciated, enjoyed, relished, savored, admired, approved of, fancied, preferred, satisfied.
Related Words:Agile, basic, brave, clean, eager, happy, juicy, loyal, merry, noble, quick, rainy, sunny, trust, witty.
Example Sentences:1. She liked the book so much that she read it twice.
2. He liked the taste of the food and asked for the recipe.
3. They liked the movie and recommended it to their friends.
4. She never liked being the center of attention.
5. He liked the idea of traveling to a new country every year.