Synonyms for

Predilection

Verb / ˌpredʌˈlekʃʌn / Another word for predilection — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a preference or liking for something; a tendency to favor something

Synonyms & similar words

preference penchant taste orientation preference liking fondness affinity leaning inclination partiality bias penchant taste desire craving appetite hankering yearning fancy love admiration attachment propensity

Example sentences

  1. He has a predilection for playing soccer.
  2. She has a predilection for reading books.
  3. My sister has a predilection for painting.
  4. His predilection for spicy food is well-known.
  5. The teacher noticed the student's predilection for science.

Quotes

  • I have a predilection for sunsets; they remind me to always find beauty in endings.
  • Follow your predilection, and you'll find your true passion.
  • Life is full of choices, but our predilections often guide us to the right path.

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