LEAN (TOWARD OR TOWARDS) Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

lean (toward or towards)

verb

Definition of lean (toward or towards)

as in to like

to show partiality toward I'm leaning toward sausage on our pizza tonight—we got pepperoni the last three times

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But Alonso also likes to offset the industrial nature of concrete with warmth.

— Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026
And that’s why Howard Zinn has sold 5 million copies, because teenagers sort of like to be in on something.

— Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026

Definition of like

Verb

Under owner Arte Moreno, the Angels have resisted rebuilding, preferring to add lower-tier free agents and rush college players to the major leagues in an effort to field a competitive roster.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Ice plant sounds like the sort of thing that would prefer a cooler climate, but Delosperma cooperi thrives in warm, dry weather.

— Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026

Definition of prefer

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If an island getaway is favored, there are plenty of options across the globe to choose from, all with pristine beaches and seaside charm.

— Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
After Ecuador’s disappointing draw against Curaçao, against which it had been heavily favored, Hernandez reëvaluated his plans.

— Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 6 July 2026

Definition of favor

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lean (toward or towards)

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