to like
- verb
- /laɪk/
- She would like to travel to Europe next year.
- would like to thank
- would like to see
- authors would like
What would you say you would like to be known for?
- What would you say you would like to be known for?
- This is I'd like to write a book with you.
- Oh, which finger would you like to take?
- Now I would like to read a statement.....
Examples
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How would you like to get out and walk?
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Four participants discussed how they would like their school experience to change.
Academic text (2011) -
And what else would we like to know, right?
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What would you say you would like to be known for?
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If you all would like to join, feel free.
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So I would like to hear from you guys.
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Is there anyone else who would like to join?
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How would you like a $50 cut in salary?
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He said he would like to meet you.
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Maybe you'd like to come out to my place some evening.
Synonyms
To wish to have or do something
To want something to happen, often when it seems unlikely, or to ask for it politely
To want to do or have something
To like or want one thing more than another
To want to do something when making a polite offer or request
To want something very much
To choose one thing instead of others
To want something, often for a short time
Antonyms
Idioms
Know a place or thing very well because you have seen it many times
- Informal
In a way that shows great skill, confidence, and keeps trying when things are hard
- Informal
To keep saying the same complaint again and again until people get annoyed
- Informal
Give someone very special care and attention like a king or queen
In a very urgent and determined way as if everything depended on it
- Informal
Very excited and happy because there are many things to choose from
Phrasal Verbs
- Informal
Treat someone unfairly or hurt them, often when they trust you
- Offensive
To do too much to please someone you like to get their attention or approval
- Offensive
Behave in a dishonest or rude way that makes other people feel uncomfortable
Compounds
- Specialized
Symptoms like those of dengue fever, such as high fever, rash and muscle pain
- Specialized
Having parts that work like breathing organs to let a creature take in oxygen and give out carbon dioxide
- Informal
A very strong angry feeling that makes someone act violently and destroy things
How Desirous
Surface Forms
Etymology
Like comes from an old English verb lician that meant 'to please'. So to like something is to find it pleasing and to want it.