好む

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: In 好む (このむ), preference 好 plus inflecting む forms the verb to prefer.
• Basic usage: 好む expresses a tendency to prefer and choose a type or method among alternatives.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Preference and willing choice
  • 好んで describes doing something willingly or habitually and is closer to sustained preference than momentary liking.