“Like” is a short and legit word. Nothing wrong with using it in your writing. But you can also choose more fitting expressions according to their specific meaning.
| “You always favor your youngest!” He hit the desk with his fist. | Favor | To support or prefer something. |
| “I will always treasure these memories.” He put his hand on his heart. | Treasure | To regard or treat as precious. |
| The press idolized the president. | Idolize | To regard with blind adoration or devotion. |
| “I appreciate her helpful and kind feedback.” | Appreciate | To value or regard, to be grateful or thankful for something. |
| “I adore her intellect,” he said with a dreamy expression. “And I adore her long hair,” his little sister added. | Adore | To regard with the utmost esteem, love, respect, and honor. To pay divine honor to something or someone. To like or admire very much. |
| Sophia enjoyed her icecream on the hot summer day. | Enjoy | To find joy or satisfaction. |
| She fancied a hot cup of coffee in the cold and bleak morning. | Fancy | To feel a desire or liking for. |
| I cherish memories of my old home and cousins. | Cherish | To care for tenderly or nurture. To cling fondly to something. |
| He admired his grandfather’s courage during the war. | Admire | To regard with wonder, pleasure, or approval. |
| “Of course I care for her and call her every evening! She is my ill sister.” | Care for | To feel concern or interest. To attach importance to something. |
