feel like — to have a desire or inclination to do or have something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to have a desire or inclination to do or have something
Pronunciation (IPA): /fiːl laɪk/
Example Sentences
- After the gym, I feel like eating an entire pizza by myself.
- My cat looked at me like I owed her money. I don't feel like dealing with her attitude today.
- Do you feel like watching a movie tonight?
feel like
VERB[/fiːl laɪk/]
to have a desire or inclination to do or have something
After the long hike, I feel like jumping into that cold mountain lake.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Feel like is a phrasal verb combining two Germanic roots: feel (Old English felan, meaning to perceive through sensation) and like (Old English gelica, meaning similar or resembling). Originally expressing "to perceive as similar," the phrase evolved to convey a subjective inclination or desire to perform an action, as though one's emotional state mirrors the wish to do something.
Breakdown
feel (Old English felan: to perceive sensation) + like (Old English gelica: similar, resembling). The construction combines a perception verb with a comparative particle to express desire or inclination.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After the gym, I feel like eating an entire pizza by myself.”
“My cat looked at me like I owed her money. I don't feel like dealing with her attitude today.”
“Do you feel like watching a movie tonight?”
“After studying all day, I feel like my brain has turned into mush.”
“She feels like she can achieve anything after passing the exam.”
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