! Synonyms for my favorite words

Question 1

to get pleasure from something

syn. to like

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Young children […] helping around the house

Answer 1

to enjoy (doing) something

I enjoy playing with my kids.

I really enjoyed this book - it’s very fascinating.

I enjoy reading after a hard day at work.

Question 2

to like something, especially something you have liked for a long time

syn. to like

Sue’s very […] of hiking and backpacking.

Answer 2

to be fond of (doing) something

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I’ve been fond of skiing for many-many years

I’m very fond of swimming.

Question 3

to think or suppose something

syn. to think

Do you […] he’ll agree to see us?

Answer 3

to reckon (that)

Считать, думать.

• ‘There’s nothing we can do about it.’ ‘You reckon (=used to express doubt or disagreement)?’
• I tend to reckon that most people see dreams regularly

Question 4

used to say you think something is true, although you are uncertain about it

syn. to think

I […] you’re right.

Answer 4

to suppose

Полагать, считать

I suppose there will be less crowded in Hibiny because it’s far to the north.

Question 5

making you feel happy, interested, or eager

syn. interesting

I’ve got some very […] news for you.

Answer 5

exciting

Захватывающий

• an exiting discovery
• Let’s do something exciting
• an exiting opportunity
• an exiting time
• we’ve spent a lot of exciting time together

https://www.ldoceonline.com/dictionary/exciting

Question 6

strange or unusual

syn. interesting

It’s […] that she left without saying goodbye

Answer 6

curious

Любопытный, Занятный.

• He felt a curious mixture of excitement and panic
• I’ve read a curious article recently…

Question 7

extremely interesting

syn. interesting

That sounds absolutely […]

Answer 7

fascinating

Завораживающий

• a fascinating book
• his speech was absolutely fascinating