For expressing similarity:
* Resemble: She resembles her mother.
* Be similar to: The two paintings are similar to each other.
* Bear a resemblance to: The house bears a resemblance to a castle.
* Look like: He looks like his father.
* Sound like: That music sounds like jazz.
* Feel like: The weather feels like spring.
* Taste like: This dish tastes like chicken.
* Smell like: The room smells like fresh paint.
* Be akin to: This experience is akin to a dream.
* Be comparable to: The quality of the two products is comparable.
* Be the same as: The meaning of the two words is the same.
* Parallels: The artist's work parallels the experiences of the 1920s.
For expressing preference or enjoyment:
* Enjoy: I enjoy reading.
* Appreciate: I appreciate good music.
* Love: I love chocolate.
* Prefer: I prefer coffee to tea.
* Fancy: Do you fancy a cup of tea?
* Dig: I dig this band's new album.
* Be into: I'm really into vintage clothing.
* Be fond of: I'm fond of my old car.
For expressing agreement or approval:
* Agree: I agree with your opinion.
* Approve: I approve of your decision.
* Endorse: I endorse your candidacy.
* Support: I support your cause.
For introducing examples:
* For example: For example, I like to go hiking.
* Such as: I like to eat fruits, such as apples and bananas.
* Including: I like to play sports, including basketball and soccer.
Other synonyms:
* As: She is as tall as her brother.
* Such: He is such a good student.
* So: The movie was so exciting.
The best synonym for "like" will depend on the specific meaning you want to convey.