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Definition 1:
To enjoy (something) :to get pleasure from (something) often + -ing verb often followed by to + verb .
Examples:
My son likes baseball.
He likes baseball, but he loves football.
Do you like Mexican food?
I liked the movie a lot more than I thought I would.
She likes (it) that I play the guitar. = She likes the fact that I play the guitar.
She likes it when I play the guitar. [=she enjoys hearing me play the guitar]
I like it very much. = I really like it. = (chiefly Brit) I quite like it.
I like playing the guitar.
He doesn’t like admitting that he was wrong.
I like to play the guitar.
He doesn’t like to admit that he was wrong.
Definition 2:
To regard (something) in a favorable way .
Examples:
I don’t like the idea of leaving my mother alone all week. [=I don’t think that it would be a good idea to leave my mother alone all week]
I wouldn’t like it if you got the wrong idea. = I wouldn’t like you to get the wrong idea. = (US) I wouldn’t like for you to get the wrong idea. [=I don’t want you to get the wrong idea]
Definition 3:
To feel affection for (someone) :to enjoy being with (someone) .
Examples:
I don’t know what it is about that guy, but I just don’t like him.
I think she likes you. [=I think she is attracted to you]
They were political allies who truly/genuinely liked each other.
What is it that you like or dislike about him most?
A much-liked/well-liked colleague
She says she likes him as a friend but she’s not attracted to him.
My boss was a tough guy, but I liked him for his honesty.
Definition 4:
used to ask about someone’s feelings or opinion about something .
Examples:
So how do you like sailing now that you’ve tried it? [=do you like or dislike sailing?]
“How do you like this weather?” “I don’t like it at all!”
“How do you like Mexican food?” “I love it!”
Definition 5:
To want to have (something) used with would to make a polite suggestion, offer, or request .
Examples:
Would you like another cup of coffee?
“Would anyone like a drink?” “Yes, I’d like one, please.”
I’d like (a chance) to reply to the last speaker.
Definition 6:
To want or prefer to do something .
Examples:
Would you like to go sailing? [=do you want to go sailing?]
Despite everything, I (would) still like to think that people are basically good.
Definition 7:
used in various spoken phrases that typically express anger or surprise .
Examples:
She left without saying a word to me. How would you like it if someone ignored you that way? = How would you like being ignored that way? = How would you like to be ignored that way? [=don’t you agree that it was wrong of her to ignore me that way?]
“So she just left without saying a word. How do you like that?” “Incredible!”
(Brit) “You never listen!” “I never listen? I like that!” [=that’s not at all true/fair]
“You’re an idiot!” “How would you like a punch in the nose?!” [=I’m going to punch you in the nose if you keep talking to me that way]
“He thinks he can beat you.” “I’d (just) like to see him try!” [=he can’t beat me; he would lose if he tried to beat me]
Definition 8:
To choose or prefer to have (something) in a specified way or condition .
Examples:
“How do you like your steaks cooked?” “I like my steaks medium rare.”
Definition 9:
To make a choice about what to do, have, etc. .
Examples:
You can leave any time you like.
“What should we do now?” “Whatever you like!” [=whatever you want to do]
We can stay as long as you like. [=as long as you want to stay]
There are plenty of cookies, so take as many as you like.
Definition 10:
To do well in (certain conditions) .
Examples:
This plant likes dry soil.
My car does not like cold weather.
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