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like(verb)BrE / laɪk / NAmE / laɪk / - to find somebody/something pleasant, attractive or of a good enough standard; to enjoy something
- She's nice. I like her.
- Do you like their new house?
- Which tie do you like best?
- How did you like Japan (= did you find it pleasant)?
- I don't like the way he's looking at me.
- You've got to go to school, whether you like it or not.
- She's never liked swimming.
- I didn't like him taking all the credit.
- I didn't like his taking all the credit.
- I like to see them enjoying themselves.
- I like it when you do that.
- Do you like their new house?
- I like to see them enjoying themselves.
- He loved the way she smiled.
- We were fond of the house and didn’t want to leave.
- I’m not keen on spicy food.
- She’s not keen on being told what to do.
- She adores working with children.
- I love you.
- She’s nice. I like her.
- I’ve always been very fond of your mother.
- It’s obvious that she adores him.
- They are devoted to their children.
- He cared for her more than she realized.
- If he really cared for you, he wouldn’t behave like that.
- He dotes on his children.
- to prefer to do something; to prefer something to be made or to happen in a particular way
- At weekends I like to sleep late.
- I like my coffee strong.
- to want
- Do what you like—I don't care.
- You can dye your hair whatever colour you like.
- used in negative sentences to mean ‘to be unwilling to do something’
- I didn't like to disturb you.
- He doesn't like asking his parents for help.
- used with would or should as a polite way to say what you want or to ask what somebody wants
- Would you like a drink?
- I'd like to think it over.
- Would you like to come with us?
- We would like to apologize for the delay.
- How can they afford it? That's what I'd like to know.
- We'd like you to come and visit us.
- I'd like for us to work together.
- Would you like a cup of coffee?
- We’re going to a club tonight. Do you want to come with us?
- Could I have a glass of water, please?
- Do you have any decaffeinated coffee?
- I'd like tea with sugar, please.
- I'll have the pasta with salad, please.
- Certainly.
- I'm sorry, we don't have any left.
- Yes, of course. Here you are/go.
- if you like something on a social networking service, news website, blog, etc. you show that you agree with it or that you think it is good by clicking a special button
See related entries: Social networking
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/topic/social_networking/like_1 - By the next morning, over twenty of my friends had liked my new profile picture.
- Over seven hundred Facebook users have already liked the company’s website.
- used to emphasize that something bad has happened to you and you want some sympathy
- How would you like it if someone called you a liar?
- used to politely agree to something or to suggest something
- ‘Shall we stop now?’ ‘If you like.’
- If you like, we could go out this evening.
- used when you express something in a new way or when you are not confident about something
- It was, if you like, the dawn of a new era.
- used to say that you hope or believe that something is true
- I like to think I'm broad-minded.
- I’d like to think that you were helping me because you wanted to, not because you felt you had to.
- used to protest that something that has been said is not true or fair
- ‘She called you a cheat.’ ‘Well, I like that!’
- used to say that something is very good or enjoyable
- You get paid to eat chocolate. So what's not to like?
- I love a good bagel—what’s not to like?
Extra Examples- Everyone he met instantly liked him and wanted to be friends.
- He pretended to like her for Tony’s sake.
- He works hard and is well liked by his colleagues.
- I have always liked Sue and I don’t intend to stop now.
- I hope you will get to like our town.
- I liked him enormously and was sorry when he left.
- I personally liked this song a lot.
- I really like that restaurant.
- I tried to like her because it would be for the best.
- I wanted to like the movie because of its message.
- I’m learning to like spinach.
- She guessed that he secretly liked wearing skirts.
- Which story do you like best?
- a man who was universally liked
- ‘Let’s go and see “The Last Samurai.”’ ‘OK, if you like.’
- Do what you like—I don’t care.
- He never did like me much, did he?
- How did you like Japan?
- I didn’t like him taking all the credit.
- I don’t like the way he’s looking at me.
- I like it in Spain.
- She’s never liked swimming.
- She’s nice. I like her.
- You can come too if you like.
- You’ve got to go to school, whether you like it or not.
Verb Forms- present simple I / you / we / they like
- he / she / it likes
- past simple liked
- past participle liked
- -ing form liking
Word Origin- verb Old English līcian ‘be pleasing’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch lijken.
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