Synonyms like
like ▪ love ▪ be fond of ▪ be keen on something ▪ adore
These words all mean to find something pleasant, attractive or of a good enough standard, or to enjoy something.
like to find something pleasant, attractive or of a good enough standard; to enjoy something:
Do you like their new house?
I like to see them enjoying themselves.
love to like or enjoy something very much:
He loved the way she smiled.
be fond of something to like or enjoy something, especially something you have liked or enjoyed for a long time:
We were fond of the house and didn’t want to leave.
be keen on something (British English informal) (often used in negative statements) to like or enjoy something:
I’m not keen on spicy food.
She’s not keen on being told what to do.
adore (informal) to like or enjoy something very much:
She adores working with children.
love or adore?
Adore is more informal than love, and is used to express a stronger feeling.
Patterns
to like/love/be fond of/be keen on/adore doing something
to like/love to do something
to like/love something very much
I like/love/adore it here/there/when…
to like/love/adore the way somebody does something
to really like/love/adore somebody/something
to be really fond of/keen on something