like
Translation
to like, to enjoy
Examples
I like your new shoes.
I like your new shoes.
She likes to read books.
She likes to read books.
Do you like watching movies?
Do you like watching films?
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) like ((sth.)) to find (sth.) pleasant I like pizza.
((sb.)) like ((-ing)) to enjoy doing (sth.) She likes reading.
((sb.)) like ((to-inf)) to enjoy doing (sth.) He likes to swim.
Similar Words
Synonyms: enjoy, love, appreciate; Antonyms: dislike, hate
Etymology
From Old English 'līcian', meaning 'to please, be sufficient'.
Memory Tips
Imagine giving a 'thumbs up' (a 'like' on social media) to something you enjoy.