would like
idiom
—used to say that someone wants to do or have something
We would like to help in any way we can.
She would like a haircut.
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Bob Denver's widow would like fans to know all the sides of her late husband, not just the bumbling mishaps of his character on Gilligan's Island.
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Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
Ukraine would like to receive short-term privileged access to the European market and a robust global development package that would include the creation of a development fund to solicit outside investment in Ukraine's industries.
—Arkansas Online, 25 Dec. 2025
After nearly an hour of discussion, and noting that many remaining details would not be solidified until a contractor is chosen, Will asked that the conversation be concluded and that trustees only provide requests for information the committee would like to see at the next meeting.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
If the move is permanent, Smith would like to know sooner rather than later to approach the offseason.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Dec. 2025
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Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
Ukraine would like to receive short-term privileged access to the European market and a robust global development package that would include the creation of a development fund to solicit outside investment in Ukraine's industries.
—Arkansas Online, 25 Dec. 2025
After nearly an hour of discussion, and noting that many remaining details would not be solidified until a contractor is chosen, Will asked that the conversation be concluded and that trustees only provide requests for information the committee would like to see at the next meeting.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
If the move is permanent, Smith would like to know sooner rather than later to approach the offseason.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Dec. 2025
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“Would like.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/would%20like. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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