like
like · verb
Definitions
verb
- 1.
Find agreeable, enjoyable, or satisfactory.
- 2.
Wish for; want.
- 3.
Similar to; in the same way as.
- 4.
Such as; for example.
- 5.
Having similar qualities or characteristics.
- 6.
Things of the same kind.
- 7.
**(likes)** Things one enjoys or prefers.
- 8.
An instance of approval on social media.
- 9.
As if; as though.
Phrases & expressions
- •like-minded — Having similar opinions or interests.
- •feel like — Want to; have the inclination.
- •something like — Approximately.
- •and the like — And similar things.
- •what is X like? — Asking for a description.
- •like it or not — Whether one wants it or not.
- •likes of — Someone of a similar type.
- •like crazy/mad — Intensely; very much.
Related words
Etymology
The verb is from Old English līcian ("to please"), from Proto-Germanic līkōną. The preposition/adjective meaning "similar" is from Old Norse líkr ("like, similar") via Old English gelīc.