would like (/wʊd laɪk/)
phrase · Beginner · Greetings & Phrases
🔊 /wʊd laɪk/
Meaning
Meaning: polite want
A polite way of saying that you want something.
Examples
🗣 I would like a cup of tea, please.
Etymology
From ‘would’ (past of ‘will’) plus ‘like’.
How & Where It’s Used
Essential polite pattern for ordering and requests.
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