Idiom idiom
would like
Meaning
A polite way to say you want something. You can use it to ask for things or to say what you want to do.
Examples
“I would like a cup of coffee, please.”
“If you are free this weekend, I would like to invite you to dinner at my house.”
“Although the proposal was controversial, the director stated that she would like to review the data once more before making a final decision.”
Last updated April 22, 2026