For nouns:
* -er: This creates nouns indicating someone who likes something. For example, "book lover".
* -ing: This creates nouns indicating something that is liked, such as "enjoying".
* -ism: This creates nouns indicating a belief system, style, or attitude associated with liking something. For example, "idealism" (belief in ideals).
For verbs:
* -ify: This creates verbs that mean "to make like something", such as "beautify".
* -ize: Similar to "-ify", but can be used in various contexts like "modernize".
For adjectives:
* -like: This creates adjectives that mean "similar to" or "having the qualities of" something. For example, "childlike".
* -y: This creates adjectives that describe something that is full of or characterized by something. For example, "tasty".
Example:
Instead of saying "I like to read books", you could say:
* "I am a book lover." (using "-er")
* "I enjoy reading." (using "-ing")
* "My hobby is book collecting." (using "-ing")
The best suffix to use depends on the specific meaning you want to convey.