like of
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To be pleased with; to approve of.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He ne'er observed / To twirl a dish about, you did not like of, / All being pleasing to you;
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “like of” mean?
To be pleased with; to approve of.
Is “like of” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.