Fondness and Disdain

to have a positive or favorable inclination or willingness towards a particular action, idea, or person

After reviewing the details, she inclined to support the new policy.

having a strong enthusiasm, desire, or excitement for something or someone

She was keen to dive into the new book series, devouring each novel with gusto.

to favor something, especially an opinion

The new evidence seems to lean towards the prosecution's theory.

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting

He doesn't like the feeling of being rushed.

the very strong emotion we have for someone or something that is important to us and we like a lot and want to take care of

The love between a parent and a child is often considered one of the strongest bonds.

feeling very angry or displeased

He was mad at himself for making the same mistake again.

someone who despises women or assumes men are much better

The conference on women's rights was disrupted by a group of misogynists.

detesting women or having a low opinion of them

deeply obsessed with someone or something

involving only a part of something

The partial eclipse obscured only a portion of the sun, leaving the rest visible.

an unfair prejudice or bias toward an individual, group of people, etc.

The judge was criticized for showing partiality during the trial.

sexual love to a great amount

His passion for her was evident in every glance and gesture, showing a deep emotional attachment.

a strong tendency to do something or a fondness for something

She has a penchant for making people laugh.

something that annoys or bothers someone on a personal levelsomething that annoys or bothers someone on a personal level

Her pet peeve is when people don’t reply to messages.

(of a person) extremely careful with their choices and hard to please

She's very picky about the quality of the ingredients she uses in her cooking.

a polite word used when making a request

a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination

to want or choose one person or thing instead of another because of liking them more

She prefers the blue dress for the party because it's her favorite color.

more desirable or favored compared to other options

Taking the scenic route was preferable to the highway for a leisurely drive.

in a way that shows a liking or a priority for something over others

For a healthy snack, choose fruits or nuts, preferably over sugary treats.

a tendency or predisposition to favor something over other options

His preference for spicy food means he often orders dishes with extra chili.

to avoid dealing with something, such as a responsibility or an issue

He always puts off doing his homework until the last minute.

an extreme aversion or hostility that one has to someone or something

intense hatred or disgust

the act of opposing or refusing to accept something one disapproves of or disagrees with

The proposal met strong resistance from local residents.

to cause strong feelings, often unpleasant ones

The sudden announcement of layoffs stirred up anxiety among the employees.

to grow to like someone or something, often without any specific reason

to start to dislike someone or something

I don't know why, but she seemed to take against me from the moment we met.

to start having feelings of attachment or fascination toward someone or something

As soon as they met, Emily took a shine to her new neighbor, Jane, and they quickly became close friends.

to start to like someone or something

The team took to the coach's leadership style from the beginning.

to start to like something

Despite initial reservations, she warmed to the challenging project.

used for forming future tenses

I will finish my homework before dinner.

used to express a preference for one option over another

She would rather stay home and read a book than go out to a party.

used to indicate one's preference to do, have, or achieve something (than something else)