Like
Having the same, or nearly the same, appearance, qualities, or characteristics; resembling; similar to; similar; alike; -- often with in and the particulars of the resemblance; as, they are like each other in features, complexion, and many traits of character.
Equal, or nearly equal; as, fields of like extent.
Having probability; affording probability; probable; likely.
Inclined toward; disposed to; as, to feel like taking a walk.
That which is equal or similar to another; the counterpart; an exact resemblance; a copy.
A liking; a preference; inclination; -- usually in pl.; as, we all have likes and dislikes.
In a manner like that of; in a manner similar to; as, do not act like him.
In a like or similar manner.
Likely; probably.
To suit; to please; to be agreeable to.
To be pleased with in a moderate degree; to approve; to take satisfaction in; to enjoy.
To liken; to compare.
To be pleased; to choose.
To have an appearance or expression; to look; to seem to be (in a specified condition).
To come near; to avoid with difficulty; to escape narrowly; as, he liked to have been too late. Cf. Had like, under Like, a.
The stroke which equalizes the number of strokes played by the opposing player or side; as, to play the like.
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Like Translations
like in Afrikaans is lief wees vir, waardeer, as, hou van, soos, hoe
like in Danish is synes om
like in Dutch is hoe, bij wijze van, voor, als, tot
like in Finnish is miten, arvostaa
like in Italian is simile, pari, come
like in Latin is instar, par, parilis, velut, similis, similis, amo
like in Norwegian is som, lik
like in Swedish is lik, liksom, tycka om, gilla, som
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