What is the meaning of liking?

noun

• A feeling of pleasure and enjoyment.
  • usage: "I've always had a liking for reading"; "she developed a liking for gin"

verb

• Prefer or wish to do something.
  • usage: "Do you care to try this dish"; "Would you like to come along to the movies"
  • synonyms: wish, care, like
• Find enjoyable or agreeable.
  • usage: "I like jogging"; "She likes to read Russian novels"
  • synonyms: like
• Be fond of.
  • usage: "I like my nephews"
  • synonyms: like
• Feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard.
  • usage: "How did you like the President's speech last night"
  • synonyms: like
• Want to have.
  • usage: "I'd like a beer now"
  • synonyms: like