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Decision, Suggestion, and Obligation - Love and Hate

Here you will learn some English words related to love and hate, such as "adore", "enamored", and "despise".

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to abide
[Verb]

(always negative) to tolerate someone or something

Ex: She caabide people who are consistently dishonest .
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a feeling of much respect for and approval of someone or something

Ex: He spoke about his mentor with admiration, crediting her for his success and inspiration .
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to adore
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to love and respect someone very much

Ex: adore their parents for the sacrifices they 've made for the family .
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something that one dislikes first but starts to like it with the passage of time

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allergic
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characterized by a strong dislike or hatred toward someone

Ex: She allergic to dishonesty and valued transparency in all her relationships .
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anathema
[noun]

something that is gravely hated and disapproved of

Ex: Pollution is anathema to environmentalists .
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antipathetic
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having or showing extreme hatred or hostility toward someone

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antipathy
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a strong feeling of hatred, opposition, or hostility

Ex: Despite their antipathy, they managed to work together on the project.
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averse
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strongly opposed to something

Ex: I ’m averse to trying new activities , but I prefer something low-key .
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aversion
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a strong feeling of dislike toward someone or something

Ex: The child developed aversion to broccoli after a bad experience .
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to like somebody very much in a romantic way

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to hate and have no respect for something or someone

Ex: despise cruelty to animals and support organizations that work to protect them .
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disgust
[noun]

a strong feeling of distaste for someone or something

Ex: She felt a wave of disgust wash over her as she discovered the unsanitary conditions of the public restroom.
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to not like a person or thing

Ex: We dislike rude people ; they 're disrespectful .
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dislike
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the feeling of not liking something or someone

Ex: There is a dislike for pollution in the community .
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enamored
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having a strong liking or admiration for something

Ex: The design of her new home caused her to enamored with every detail .
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enemy
[noun]

someone who is against a person, or hates them

Ex: He treated anyone who disagreed with him as enemy.
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faddiness
[noun]

the fact of having or showing unreasonable tendency or preference toward some things and not others, particularly food

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faddy
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having or showing an unreasonable tendency to like some things and not others, particularly food

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to favor
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to prefer someone or something to an alternative

Ex: favor a collaborative approach to problem-solving in our team .
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favored
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having characteristics or features that makes something or someone preferable

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finicky
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(of a person) overly particular about small details, making one challenging to please

Ex: finicky taste in fashion meant she spent hours searching for the perfect outfit .
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in a way that is based on one's tastes or wishes

Ex: The music was far too for my liking.
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frenemy
[noun]

a person who pretends to be a friend when in reality is one's rival or enemy

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used to express one's preference to something or someone over other things

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to go for
[Verb]

to choose something among other things

Ex: Igo for the salmon from the menu ; it 's my favorite dish .
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to go off
[Verb]

to experience a loss of interest or liking towards someone or something

Ex: went off sushi after I got food poisoning from a bad experience at a restaurant .
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to gradually like someone or something more and more

Ex: As you explore more , the subject will grow on you .
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grudge
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a deep feeling of anger and dislike toward someone because of what they did in the past

Ex: She tried to forgive , but grudge from the betrayal lingered .
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to hate
[Verb]

to really not like something or someone

Ex: hate waiting in long lines at the grocery store .
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hate
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strong dislike for someone or something

Ex: The siblings ' constant bickering stemmed from their hate for sharing their toys .
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to be unable to tolerate someone or something because of one's hatred or hostility toward them

Ex: I could never be a doctor or nurse — I hate the sight of blood.
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to be really interested in someone or something

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to hold a negative opinion or feeling about someone or something, typically based on past experiences or personal preferences

Ex: He doesn't have anything against technology; he just prefers the old-fashioned way.
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to be attracted to food that contains a lot of sugar

Ex: He has such a sweet tooth that he's known for his homemade pies and pastries at family gatherings.
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to be excessively obsessed with someone, especially in a way that seems strange or unreasonable

Ex: has a thing about cleanliness and hates when the house is messy .
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to refrain from involving someone or spending time with them

Ex: His attitude shows has no time for office politics .
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to dislike or have no sense of respect for someone or something

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to be particularly fond of someone or something

Ex: has a soft spot for his childhood friends and stays in touch with them .
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to heart
[Verb]

to be excessively infatuated with someone or something

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