like — to enjoy or approve of something or someone
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to enjoy or approve of something or someone
Pronunciation (IPA): /laɪk/
Example Sentences
- My cat likes to sleep on my keyboard when I'm working.
- He eats pizza like there's no tomorrow.
- I'd like to order a coffee, please.
like
VERB[/laɪk/]
to enjoy or approve of something or someone
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'līcian', meaning 'to please' or 'to satisfy'. It originates from the Proto-Germanic root meaning 'body' or 'form', which evolved to denote approval or agreement based on physical resemblance or compatibility.
Breakdown
Old English 'līcian' (to please) → Modern English 'like'. The verb developed from a Proto-Germanic base related to 'body' or 'form', with the -ian suffix indicating verbal action, eventually shifting semantically from 'to suit in form' to 'to find agreeable'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat likes to sleep on my keyboard when I'm working.”
“He eats pizza like there's no tomorrow.”
“I'd like to order a coffee, please.”
“She dances like nobody's watching.”
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