Feeling regard or fondness for (6)

I believe the answer is:

liking

(Other definitions for liking that I've seen before include "Fondness (for thing)" , "Being in favour (of)" , "Partiality" , "Taste - preference - affection" , "Penchant" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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