Similar to:
* Such as
* As
* Comparable to
* Resembling
* Akin to
* Analogous to
* In the same way as
* Just as
* Along the lines of
Examples:
* "I like pizza." -> "I enjoy pizza."
* "It's like a dream." -> "It's as if I'm in a dream."
* "He looks like his father." -> "He resembles his father."
Expressing approval:
* Enjoy
* Appreciate
* Favor
* Prefer
* Adore
* Love
Expressing an example or illustration:
* For example
* For instance
* To illustrate
* Such as
Expressing comparison:
* As
* Similar to
* As if
* Just as
Informal language:
* Sort of
* Kinda
* Almost
* Pretty much
* Basically
It's important to consider the context and the tone of the sentence when choosing an alternative for "like."
For instance, "I like your shoes" sounds less formal than "I appreciate your shoes." And "It's like a dream" is more poetic than "It's similar to a dream."