feel like sth
phr. v..phr. v.. To want to have or do something at a particular moment. You use this to express a desire for something, like a snack or an activity.
phr. v.. A multi-word verb expressing a desire for something (a noun object) or to do something (a gerund). It is typically used for spontaneous inclinations.
I feel like a cup of coffee.
It's a beautiful day; I feel like going for a walk.
After a long week of intense negotiations, she didn't feel like attending the formal gala, preferring a quiet evening instead.
- Particles
- like
- Separability
- inseparable
- Pattern
- feel + like + object/gerund
This phrase is followed by a noun (what you want) or a verb in its -ing form (what you want to do).
Contrast with 'want'; 'feel like' is often softer, more spontaneous, and less direct than 'want', which can sound more demanding.
I feel like to watch a movie.I feel like watching a movie.After 'feel like', use the -ing form of a verb (a gerund), not the 'to' infinitive.