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  2. 1. : relationship by marriage. 2. a. : sympathy marked by community of interest : kinship. She has an affinity to him because of their common musical interests. b (1) : an attraction to or liking for something. people with an affinity to darkness Mark Twain. pork and fennel have a natural affinity for each other Abby Mandel. (2)

  3. noun. , plural af·fin·i·ties. a natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, idea, etc. Synonyms: bent, leaning, sympathy, fondness, partiality. Antonyms: aversion, dislike. a person, thing, idea, etc., for which such a natural liking or attraction is felt. relationship by marriage or by ties other than those of blood ( consanguinity ).

  4. a liking or sympathy for someone or something, especially because of shared characteristics: She seems to have a natural affinity for/with water. [ C or U ] a close similarity between two things: There are several close affinities between the two paintings. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

  5. noun. a close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or character. “found a natural affinity with the immigrants”. synonyms: kinship. see more. see less. types: rapport, resonance. a relationship of mutual understanding or trust and agreement between people.

  6. noun. us / əˈfɪn.ə.t̬i / uk / əˈfɪn.ə.ti / Add to word list. [ S ] a liking or sympathy for someone or something, especially because of shared characteristics: She seems to have a natural affinity for/with water. [ C or U ] a close similarity between two things: There are several close affinities between the two paintings.

  7. 3 days ago · affinity in British English. (əˈfɪnɪtɪ ) noun Word forms: plural -ties. 1. (foll by with or for) a natural liking, taste, or inclination towards a person or thing. 2. the person or thing so liked. 3. a close similarity in appearance or quality; inherent likeness.

  8. noun. uk / əˈfɪnəti / us. affinity noun (FEELING) Add to word list. a feeling that you like and understand someone or something: She seems to have a natural affinity for/with water. affinity noun (SIMILARITY) a similarity: There are affinities between this poem and some of his earlier work.

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