would like

phrase

—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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Prison workers ask for raises Nicole Solovskoy, a registered nurse at California Health Care Facility, said many essential workers would like to see a special salary adjustment to bolster salaries. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026 The school said grief counselors are available for students who would like to talk, while staff members are able to listen and provide support, according to WSAZ. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026 Now Guidry would like to see Schlittler join him on the short list of Yankees pitchers who have won the award. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026 If your idea of Halloween decor involves plastic pumpkins and fake cobwebs, Anthropologie would like a word. — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for would like

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“Would like.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/would%20like. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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