English Reference
Idiom idiom

would like


A polite way to say you want something. You can use it to ask for things or to say what you want to do.


SIMPLE

“I would like a cup of coffee, please.”

CONTEXTUAL

“If you are free this weekend, I would like to invite you to dinner at my house.”

COMPLEX

“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