like
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:
- apply verb (REQUEST)
- beseech verb
- besought verb
- bidding noun (TELL)
- bum verb
- cadge verb
- claim noun (DEMAND)
- claim verb (DEMAND)
- cri de coeur noun
- gateway noun
- I'll thank you to do sth idiom
- implore verb
- out with it! idiom
- pay claim noun
- petition noun
- petition verb
- put in for sth phrasal verb
- reapply verb (ASK)
- sponge verb (GET MONEY)
- tap sb for sth phrasal verb
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