Synonyms: predilection, preference, orientation
Definition: a predisposition in favor of something
Usage: a predilection for expensive cars; his sexual preferences; showed a Marxist orientation
Similar words: predisposition
Definition: an inclination beforehand to interpret statements in a particular way
Synonyms: predilection, preference, taste, penchant
Definition: a strong liking
Usage: my own preference is for good literature; the Irish have a penchant for blarney
Similar words: liking
Definition: a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
Usage: I've always had a liking for reading; she developed a liking for gin