noun

1. (usually in the plural) Something that a person likes (prefers).

   “Tell me your likes and dislikes.”

2. An individual vote showing support for, or approval of, something posted on the Internet.

Synonyms: favorite, preference

verb

1. To enjoy, be pleased by; favor; be in favor of.

   “I like hamburgers.”

2. To please.

3. To derive pleasure of, by or with someone or something.

Synonyms: enjoy, fancy, love

noun

1. (sometimes as the likes of') Someone similar to a given person, or something similar to a given object; a comparative; a type; a sort.

   “It was something the likes of which I had never seen before.”

2. The stroke that equalizes the number of strokes played by the opposing player or side.

   “to play the like”

Synonyms: ilk

verb

1. To be likely.