Like (Verb)
Meaning 1
Prefer or wish to do something; "Do you care to try this dish?"; "Would you like to come along to the movies?".
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- Would you like to go to the park this weekend.
- I'd like to meet the team before we start the project.
- She would like to visit the art museum on Friday.
- Do you like to go hiking or would you rather relax at home.
- I like to learn new languages during my free time.
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Meaning 2
Want to have; "I'd like a beer now!".
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- I would like to have a coffee in the morning.
- She'd like an extra slice of cake.
- I'd like to have a break from all this work.
- He would like a room with a view.
- They'd like a table by the window.
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
Be fond of; "I like my nephews".
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- She likes her job as a teacher because it's rewarding.
- I like playing chess in my free time.
- They like spending their holidays by the beach.
- He likes reading books on science and history.
- She loved her life but generally likes the quiet moments to herself.
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Meaning 4
Feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard; "How did you like the President's speech last night?".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- I liked the movie, it had a great cast and plot.
- How did you like the food they served at the conference?
- She didn't like the place at first, but it grew on her eventually.
- What did you like about the house when you first saw it?
- I'd love to know what you think, and what you liked about the event.
Hypernyms
Meaning 5
Find enjoyable or agreeable; "I like jogging"; "She likes to read Russian novels".
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- I like to spend my Sundays relaxing on the beach.
- She likes to try out different types of cuisine when traveling abroad.
- He likes to take long drives through the mountains during his free time.
- They like to listen to jazz music while having dinner.
- My sister likes to collect antique vases from local artists.