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matareka

1. (verb) (-tia) to like, be fond of.

Synonyms: riterite, manako, me, ōrite, pai, ānō, pīrangi, rata, rite, tairite, ānō nei, enanga, kei

2. (verb) (-tia) to be pleasant, affable.

Synonyms: hūmārika, rēhia, kakato, rawe, rekareka, hāneanea, ngohengohe, pai, manini, āhuareka, ātaahua, hūmārie, reka, āhumehume, pārekareka, hūmārire, harakoa, ngāwari, purotu

3. (adjective) pleasant, affable, satisfying, enjoyable.

Synonyms: nanea

4. (noun) liking, fondness, taste for, penchant.

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