Kenneth G. Wilson (1923–). The Columbia Guide to Standard American English. 1993.
affinity (n.)
combines with for, with, between, among, to, and some other prepositions. Its meanings range from “blood relationships” to “tendencies” and “cravings”: There is a close affinity among Queen Victoria’s many grandchildren. I have an affinity for almost anything Norwegian. Baseball has affinities with hot dogs and peanuts.
