like
auxiliary verbUsed with a past infinitive or with to and a simple past form to indicate being just on the point of or coming near to having done something in the past.
intransitive verbTo find pleasant or attractive; enjoy.
intransitive verbTo want to have.
intransitive verbTo prefer.
intransitive verbTo feel about; regard.
intransitive verbTo believe or predict that (a certain competitor) will win a contest.
intransitive verbTo perform well under (a given condition) or using (a given feature).
intransitive verbTo be pleasing to.
intransitive verbTo have an inclination or a preference.