" was (to) "

1: to behave toward in a stated way;

  * e.g., " ... you need to be nice to your brother "

•  Synonyms : 

•  acted (toward),

•  dealt (with),

•  handled,

•  served,

•  treated,

•  used

•  Antonyms : 

• (N/A)

1: to show partiality toward;

  * e.g., " ... My girlfriend likes thrillers, but I myself am partial to comedies. "

•  Synonyms : 

•  cared (for),

•  favored,

•  leaned (toward or towards),

•  liked,

•  preferred

•  Antonyms : 

• (N/A)

2: to take pleasure in;

  * e.g., " ... They are both partial to weekend camping trips. "

•  Synonyms : 

•  adored,

•  delighted (in),

•  dug,

•  enjoyed,

•  fancied,

•  got off (on),

•  grooved (on),

•  liked,

•  loved,

•  rejoiced (in),

•  relished,

•  reveled (in),

•  savored

•  Antonyms : 

• (N/A)