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verb [T] (WANT) /laɪk/Definition
would like (or formal should like...) A1 used to say politely that you want something: I think I'd like the soup for my starter. I'd like to go to Moscow. I would like to say a big thank you to everyone who's helped to make our wedding such a special occasion!Wanting thingsHoping and hopefulness A1 used in requests: I'd like one of the round loaves, please. [+ to infinitive] I'd like to book a seat for tonight's performance. [+ obj + to infinitive ] I'd like you to send this for me, please. [+ past participle] I would like the whole lot finished by the weekend.Making appeals and requests
(Definition of like verb (WANT) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- ache for sth phrasal verb
- acquisitive adjective (WANTING THINGS)
- ambitious adjective
- angle for sth phrasal verb
- aspirant noun
- desire verb (WANT)
- desirous adjective
- dream about/of sth phrasal verb
- fall over yourself idiom
- give your eyeteeth for sth idiom
- incline verb (FEEL)
- lust after/for sth phrasal verb
- need verb (MUST HAVE)
- pant for/after sb/sth phrasal verb
- pine for sth/sb phrasal verb
- queue verb
- taker noun (ACCEPT)
- would modal verb (WISH)
- yearn verb
- your heart's desire idiom
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